The impending energy collaboration between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, in the form of an electrical interconnection initiative, is gearing up to activate its operations in the approaching summer months, as unveiled by the Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat.
At the heart of this enterprise lies a vision to synchronize energy systems, leveraging the variable peak times and heightened demand in each nation to foster a synergy of efficiency.
Beyond mere power transfer, the project’s mission extends to the effective distribution of excess electricity and the bolstering of network reliability in both the Egyptian and Saudi territories.
Esmat has conveyed robust support from Saudi Arabia and verified the project’s advancement in line with the pre-established schedule.
These updates were shared within the context of a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister, Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, where the foundation of bilateral working groups was also agreed upon to ensure smooth coordination and progress tracking for the development of the electrical infrastructure.
The discussions further highlighted the importance of probing new prospects and amplifying private sector engagement in renewable energy initiatives, with a spotlight on solar and wind power endeavors.
Integral to the project are three sizable high-voltage transformer stations to be sited in Tabuk in the eastern Saudi region and Badr City near Cairo, Egypt. These pivotal nodes will be linked via an expansive network of overhead lines that stretch around 1,350 kilometers and are supported by submarine cables.
