The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has assigned Enppi and Petrojet to construct a 10 MW solar power station at Assiut Oil Refinery, costing EGP 550m, set for completion in 11 months. Another initiative includes a 6.5 MW project at the Egyptian General Petroleum Company, valued at EGP 500m, funded by the EU under the “Support to Energy Policy Reform” programme. These initiatives aim to relieve pressure on the national grid, meet rising electricity demands while conserving petroleum fuel. Additionally, two pilot projects for solar-powered production wells, employing advanced solar cell systems and energy storage batteries, are underway. The outcomes will inform wider implementation to reduce diesel dependency, enhance operational efficiency, and promote environmental sustainability in the petroleum sector.
EU funds solar projects in Egyptian Petroleum Sector
Egyptian petroleum sector has ventured into solar power aided by EU funding. (Image Credit: ZAWYA)
The Mockingbird Solar Center invests $500 million in renewable energy and creates 550 jobs in Texas. (Image Credit/Source: MarkStebnicki/Pexels)
The $529 million Vikings project supports grid stability by shifting daytime solar energy to meet peak demand periods. (Image Credit/Source: NadeemJafar/Pexels)
The dual-use project integrates agriculture under solar panels and floating aquaculture with energy storage. (Image Source: PRNewswire)
The Horsham project combines solar and battery storage, supporting grid stability and peak demand management. (Image Credit/Source: Atimedia/Pixabay)