Egypt is coordinating with Russian partners to accelerate the execution timelines of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant as part of a broader strategy to secure sustainable energy, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat said on Sunday. Madbouly stated that the electricity and energy sector is a priority for the government due to its essential contribution to development plans, the improvement of service quality, and the creation of an investment-friendly environment. The ministry also extended distribution lines by 194,000 kilometres and transmission lines by 5,610 kilometres to bolster network coverage. Addressing technical and financial inefficiencies, Esmat highlighted a crackdown on power theft, noting that authorities recorded stolen electricity totalling 4.6bn kilowatt-hours. The meeting underscored the Egyptian government’s focus on expanding energy infrastructure and ensuring long-term sustainability to align with national development goals.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 01, 2026 19:42 UTC