Egypt, Greece TSO chiefs meet to discuss EuroAfrica Interconnector
Chiefs of the Greek and Egyptian transmission system operators (TSOs) have come together to discuss the EuroAfrica Interconnector that will connect the two countries. Manos Manousakis, chairman and CEO of Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), and Sabah Mashaly, chairman of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), held a working meeting at IPTO headquarters on […]
Hitachi Energy to showcase sustainability and cutting-edge digital solutions at Egypt Energy
Egypt Energy 2021 exhibition held under patronage of the Ministry of Electricity & Renewable Energy. Hitachi Energy formerly known as Hitachi ABB Power Grids is to participate in Egypt Energy 2021 exhibition, held from November 1-3, under the patronage of the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, at Egypt International Exhibition Center. Uniting North Africa’s […]
Egypt, Cyprus sign MoU to connect electricity grids via subsea cable
Egypt and Cyprus signed yesterday an MoU that would see them connect their electricity grids, Reuters reports. “Fortifying our electricity grids and allowing the further integration of renewables in our respective energy mix, enhancing the security of our energy supply and enabling us to become exporters of energy, are but a few of the tangible benefits,” Cyprus […]
Egypt, Greece sign deal for first subsea power link between Europe and Africa
Greece and Egypt on Thursday clinched an agreement that sets the stage for an undersea cable that will transmit power produced by renewables from North Africa to Europe, the first such infrastructure in the Mediterranean. Greek Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas and his Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Shaker, signed a memorandum of understanding for the project at […]
Hitachi ABB Power Grids consortium awarded major contract for first ever large-scale HVDC interconnection in Middle East & North Africa
The groundbreaking intercontinental link will enable the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt to exchange electricity, increase grid resilience and support a carbon-neutral future. Hitachi ABB Power Grids today announced that it is the lead in a consortium that has been awarded a major contract worth several hundreds of millions of […]
Orascom Construction, Hitachi ABB ink contracts for Egypt-Saudi power link
OC-led consortium signs contract for electricity grid connection with KSA: An Orascom Construction-led consortium signed a contract with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to connect the national power grids of Egypt and Saudi Arabia, according to an OC press release. out today. The long-awaited project — the first inter-continent high-voltage direct current (HDVC) project in the world, according to […]
Hitachi ABB Power Grids to boost efficiency of EETC’s Delta Zone network
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company’s (EETC) preferred partner for the groundbreaking project which will help improve resilience, safety and energy efficiency for 26 million people. A consortium comprising Hitachi ABB Power Grids and Elsewedy Electric T&D, a subsidiary of Elsewedy Electric has been appointed by state-owned Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) […]
Egypt, Greece discuss EuroAfrica electricity grids interconnector
Greece and Egypt to connect electricity grids: The plans for a Greek-Egyptian electricity interconnection were discussed during meetings held by Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas in Cairo with his Egyptian counterparts. Specifically, Skrekas met with Egyptian Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, the Minister of Electricity and RES, Mohamed Shaker, and the Minister of Petroleum […]
Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches EconiQ™, exceptional solutions for the environment
The EconiQ™ portfolio of products, services and solutions contribute towards a carbon neutral-future and accelerate the green energy transition. Hitachi ABB Power Grids today launched EconiQ™ – its portfolio of products, services and solutions that are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance. With EconiQ, the global technology and market leader is reinforcing its commitment towards […]
Hitachi ABB Power Grids to provide Egypt’s first advanced power quality solution in Owainat
Hitachi ABB Power Grids to provide Egypt’s first advanced power quality solution to support grid expansion and rural development: A stable power grid is essential to help meet the national goals of land reclamation and the development of agriculture, communities and industries. Hitachi ABB Power Grids will provide state-owned Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) […]
