Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat discussed, at the end of his visit to China, prospects for co-operation and partnership, as well as the latest developments related to establishing a production line to localise the manufacture of high- and extra-high-voltage cable terminations.
Discussions also covered the establishment of a factory to localise gas-insulated cable technology, along with various equipment supporting the installation of cable lines and smart monitoring systems.
This came during the final meetings and field visits of the minister’s current trip to China where he met with Chairman of the Ankora Group Chen Xiaoling, CEO of the company specializing in smart electrical equipment and cable terminations Chen Xiaoling, General Manager of Jutiang Group for solar energy solutions Engineer Cao and Chairman of Hongji Group for Mining Services and Equipment Engineer Bai Yang.
During his meeting with officials from Hongji Group, Esmat discussed the company’s activities in raw material mining and the technologies it employs in processing kaolin ore for the production of paper industry inputs, ceramics, various coating products and other applications.
Talks with Ankora Group officials focused on progress toward obtaining internal approvals to inject the necessary investments for establishing production lines in Egypt, the partnership and cooperation models applied in the company’s overseas investments, the space required for the first production line and plans to launch its operations in the Egyptian market for the first time.
The meeting also reviewed the company’s expertise in manufacturing high- and extra-high-voltage equipment, particularly medium- and extra-high-voltage cable terminations and accessories up to 750 kV, as well as hybrid gas-insulated transmission lines.
These systems serve as a smart alternative to conventional cables and overhead lines, helping reduce costs, extend operational lifespan and provide transmission capacity of up to 8,000 amperes with high safety standards against fire and melting risks.
The technology relies on aluminum alloy conductors insulated within gas-charged lines, reducing technical losses by more than 60 percent compared to traditional cables.
In his meeting with Jutiang Group officials, Esmat discussed cooperation in establishing solar power plants.
He noted that Egypt has a large and diversified domestic market, as well as broad regional markets across its geographic surroundings, supported by electrical interconnection projects and power trade agreements with neighboring countries.
He added that Egypt is implementing a comprehensive strategy to localize manufacturing, transfer advanced technologies and provide full support to investors within this framework.
The minister also highlighted ongoing plans to support and upgrade the electricity system, outlining Egypt’s energy strategy and achievements over recent years that have positioned the country as a regional hub for the manufacture of electrical equipment.
He referred to regulatory measures granting priority to locally manufactured products in implementing national energy strategy projects and supporting the modernization of the unified grid across all voltage levels.
