The Egyptian government announced that the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has entered its final stage, paving the way for the launch of the first phase, RT reported on Sunday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat, on Sunday, to review the implementation status of the Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project and the latest developments in its various aspects, in preparation for its launch. Massive interconnection projectThe Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project is the largest interconnection project in the Middle East, with a total cost of approximately $1.8 billion. The Egyptian-Saudi project is seen as the nucleus of a broader regional interconnection linking Africa, Asia, and Europe, while supporting renewable energy goals in both countries. It includes three main substations: Badr, east of Cairo; Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; and Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Source: Egypt Independent December 22, 2025 11:57 UTC