Egypt and Saudi Arabia Aim to Launch Electricity Interconnection in Mid-November
Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat stated that Egypt and Saudi Arabia aim to launch the electricity interconnection in mid-November following operational tests over three weeks.
Egyptian Minister of Electricity Mahmoud Esmat stated that Egypt and Saudi Arabia aim to launch their electricity interconnection project in mid-November, following the completion of operational tests on the two lines within three weeks, according to Arab News citing Asharq Bloomberg.
The investment in the project stands at around $1.8 billion, with a target capacity of up to 3,000 megawatts, spanning approximately 1,350 kilometers from Badr City in Egypt to Medina and Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.
The project is being executed by a consortium including Orascom Construction, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, and SSEM, according to the same source.
The interconnection represents a step toward boosting electricity exchange between the two countries and improving the efficiency of both grids, while leveraging peak time differences and diversifying energy sources for both sides.
What Do These Terms Mean?
Electrical Interconnection: Lines connecting the power grids of two countries to exchange energy between them when needed, instead of building separate generation capacities.
High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC): A technology that transmits electricity over long distances with lower losses than alternating current.
Megawatt: A unit of electrical power measurement, equivalent to approximately one million watts.
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