Ministers of Electricity and Petroleum reviewed on Tuesday a joint action plan to secure fuel supplies and ensure stable electricity generation during the summer amid an expected 8% increase in power demand compared with last year.
The meeting, chaired by Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mahmoud Esmat and Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi, brought together senior officials from both ministries to assess preparedness for peak summer consumption.
The ministers reviewed operational scenarios and contingency plans aimed at securing the fuel needed for power generation, maintaining the stability of the national electricity grid and ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply during periods of peak demand.
Discussions also covered projected increases in electricity consumption, continuous monitoring of demand trends by joint technical committees, and measures to secure sufficient fuel for power plants in line with Egypt’s industrial, agricultural, and urban development plans.
The meeting highlighted efforts by the electricity sector to improve operational efficiency, reduce conventional fuel consumption, increase fuel efficiency and expand the integration of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power, as part of Egypt’s energy transition strategy.
Esmat stressed the ongoing coordination between the electricity and petroleum ministries to ensure a stable and sustainable power supply, noting that last summer’s successful management of record electricity demand was achieved through close cooperation among state institutions.
The minister added that Egypt continues to diversify its electricity generation mix by expanding renewable energy projects and energy storage technologies to enhance grid stability during peak demand while improving the quality and efficiency of electricity services.
For his part, Badawi said the Petroleum Ministry is working in full coordination with the Electricity Ministry to implement the state’s summer energy security plan and ensure adequate fuel supplies for power generation and industrial activities.
Badawi added that Egypt’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) import infrastructure is operating efficiently through regasification vessels that receive imported cargoes and inject natural gas into the national grid. He also pointed to the strategic use of the Damietta LNG plant for storing imported cargoes and re-injecting them when needed, alongside domestic gas production, to ensure secure energy supplies for the local market.
