Dabaa nuclear plant project progresses according to schedule: Minister of Electricity

Dabaa nuclear plant project progresses according to schedule: Minister of Electricity

Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, has said that the Dabaa nuclear plant project, with a capacity of 4,800 megawatts, progresses according to its schedule, and it is expected to be completed between 2028 and 2031.

The minister said that over the past nine years, the electricity sector witnessed an unprecedented boom with the support of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. A large number of new stations are now operating. In addition, a number of existing stations were developed, and an additional 29,000 megawatts were added to the network, bringing the total to 56,000. megawatts.

Shaker added that there are currently six renewable energy projects under construction, representing direct foreign investment worth $4.4bn to generate 2,500 megawatts.

The minister explained that the total installed capacity of renewable energy will reach about 10,000 megawatts by 2025.

He pointed out that the new projects in renewable energy contribute to enhancing the chances of exporting electricity to Europe, Asia and Africa. He explained that work is underway for the national strategy for green hydrogen.

He stressed that Egypt has great capabilities that enable it to produce green hydrogen, which is the least expensive in the world. Shaker also explained that increasing the hydrogen produced locally helps reinforce