Egypt is stepping up efforts to become a regional energy hub, highlighting major strides in power interconnection projects with Arab, African, and European partners, according to data published by the Egyptian Cabinet. A key project is the Egypt-Saudi Arabia interconnection, described by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as the first large-scale high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link in the Middle East and North Africa. The project will enable an electricity exchange of up to 3,000 megawatts, with completion now 76.9 per cent complete as of May 2025. Egypt is also advancing electrical interconnections with Jordan, Sudan, Libya, Greece, and Cyprus, aiming to reach 2,000 to 6,000 megawatts in cross-border capacity with Europe. The projects are part of a wider strategy to boost regional grid integration, improve energy security, and enhance Egypt's role in global electricity trade. Backed by a major expansion in renewable energy and a robust infrastructure network, Egypt has increased its installed electricity capacity by 86.6 per cent to 59,700 megawatts in 2023/24, compared to 32,000 megawatts in 2013/14. This growth far exceeds peak demand, creating export potential and energy reserves. Major generation projects include Siemens power plants in the New Administrative Capital, Beni Suef, and Burullus, with a combined capacity of 14,400 megawatts; the Benban solar park, one of the world's largest, at 1,465 megawatts; and Gabal El Zeit wind farm, with 580 megawatts. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
