Lekela’s West Bakr Wind Farm reaches 1 Million Man-Hours without Lost Time Incidents
West Bakr Wind, Lekela’s 250MW project in Egypt, celebrates a new milestone today, as it reaches 1 million hours of work with no Lost Time Incidents (LTIs), i.e., an incident that results in an employee missing work due to an injury. To commemorate this achievement, Lekela celebrated with its workers and subcontractors onsite with the […]
Boove selects Energy Egypt as a Top 20 News Media Platform based in Egypt
Energy Egypt has been nominated as a Top News Media Outlet and Platform Headquartered in Egypt by Boove Online Magazine, an honor to be among 20 other media giants. The list is compiled based on exceptional performance in innovation, growth, management and societal impact. The article can be found here: https://boove.co.uk/these-are-the-top-news-media-outlets-and-platforms-headquartered-in-egypt-2021/ We thank Boove Magazine […]
Vestas launches V236-15.0 MW turbine to set new benchmark in offshore wind
Vestas launches the V236-15.0 MW to set new industry benchmark and take next step towards leadership in offshore wind. Vestas is the global leader in onshore wind, however to continue to lead the expansion of wind energy into becoming the dominant energy source, it is crucial for Vestas to become a leader in offshore wind. […]
DNV GL combines O&G, Renewables units in response to energy transition
DNV GL’s new business area, Energy Systems, will be the world’s leading resource of independent energy experts and certification body DNV GL increases energy management capabilities with acquisition of US based engineering consultancy Energy and Resource Solutions, Inc. (ERS) DNV GL will implement a new company structure and name (DNV) following a strategic review DNV […]
DNV GL: Oil & Gas industry doubles on transformational green investments
Oil and gas industry doubles down on transformational green investments, despite crash in confidence – New research A record two-thirds (66%) of senior oil and gas professionals report that their organization is actively adapting to a less carbon-intensive energy mix in 2021, up from just 44% in 2018. Some 57% plan to increase investment in […]
Ecomondo & Key Energy 2021 dates announced: 26-29 October at Rimini Expo Centre
The Italian Exhibition Group expos dedicated to the circular bioeconomy and renewable energies, following the special 2020 digital edition, will once again be held “live” in the autumn. 2021 will be full of important international appointments for the green economy. Among the most important are those of Italian Exhibition Group SpA, which announces the dates of […]
Egypt, Siemens agree to start studies for green hydrogen production project
Siemens will work on a pilot project to produce green hydrogen in Egypt after signing a MoU with the Electricity Ministry on Thursday, according to a press release. Egypt is currently exploring green hydrogen as an alternative energy source, and will be integrated into the government’s 2035 energy strategy, according to the statement. Siemens has […]
Lekela: 250MW West Bakr Wind Farm celebrates installation of first turbine
Lekela, the renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, today announced the successful installation of the first turbine at its 250MW West Bakr wind project in Egypt. The installation marks an important step for the project, which began construction in February. In total, 96 turbines will be installed by Siemens Gamesa, with […]
NREA to sign €36m contract with Belectric for 50MW Zaafarana solar plant
Government entities are pushing ahead with solar stations in Zaafarana, Aswan: The New and Renewable Energy Authority will sign within days a EUR 36 million contract with Germany’s Belectric to establish a 50 MW solar power plant in Zaafarana, sources told the local press. Separately, the Electricity Ministry signed a contract with Emirati energy firm […]
EBRD, TAQA Arabia promote private-to-private renewable energy in Egypt
EBRD loan to TAQA PV for Solar Energy, renewable energy arm of TAQA Arabia First tranche of loan to finance construction of 6 MWp solar photovoltaic power plant to supply dairy producer Dina Farms One of Egypt’s first private-to-private renewable energy projects The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is promoting the expansion of […]
