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Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker said that Egypt and Greece were in the process of selecting an international consulting firm that would prepare a feasibility study for an intended electricity linkage between both countries
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker said that Egypt and Greece were in the process of selecting an international consulting firm that would prepare a feasibility study for an intended electricity linkage between both countries.
The minister stated that the two countries could exchange electricity of around 2,000 megawatts. In this regard, a meeting was held with a Belgian company that owns very advanced ships specialized in installing submarine power cables at very deep distances.
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Minister Shaker highlighted the European interest in electricity linkage with Egypt, which has a surplus of renewable energy, and a strong distribution grid. With regard to electricity linkage with Saudi Arabia, the minister stated that 87 percent of the overhead power lines on Egyptian territories are finished.
