The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) has invested EGP7.6 billion in the fiscal year 2023-24 to upgrade and expand Egypt’s high voltage and ultra-high voltage systems. This investment includes:
- Developing new stations, cables, and transmission lines
- Upgrading regional control centres, including Cairo’s
- Establishing a new National Control Center in the New Administrative Capital
EETC has made significant progress in maintenance:
– 99% completion rate for transformer station maintenance
– 100% completion for cables
– 97% completion for overhead lines
The company is focusing on:
– Completing ongoing projects
– Enhancing network facilities
– Integrating renewable energy sources into the national grid
Egypt is also pursuing regional energy interconnection projects with Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Greece, and Italy.
Source: PowerLine
