Egypt is emerging as a pivotal force in regional energy transformation. Leveraging a global momentum toward sustainable energy systems and infrastructure resilience and guided by its National Energy Strategy and Vision 2030, Egypt has set an ambitious target to generate 42% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 - a commitment reaffirmed at COP29. With current renewable generation standing at approximately 11.5%, coupled with rising energy demand, the government is accelerating investments across clean energy and grid modernisation, to develop its ambitious industry strategy and meet climate imperatives.
According to the Ministry of Electricity in Egypt, the nation has earmarked EGP 99.9 billion (about $3.2 billion) in public investments for the electricity sector for the fiscal year 2024/25, supporting 48 projects that span power generation, renewable capacity expansion, grid upgrades, and the launch of green hydrogen initiatives. Notably, Egypt has unveiled a $17 billion plan for a major green hydrogen facility in South Sinai, underpinned by large-scale solar and pumped hydro storage, reinforcing the nation’s position as a leader in green fuels.
These emerging opportunities can foster robust public-private partnerships, facilitate technology and skills transfer, and deepen Egypt’s integration with African, European, and Middle Eastern energy markets through ongoing interconnection projects. However, despite these unprecedented investments shaping an evolving power landscape, the sector continues to face significant challenges.
The 34th edition of Egypt Energy will serve as a vital platform for public and private stakeholders to shape the future of energy in North Africa. Held under the theme, “Accelerating Innovation and Resilience Across the Electricity Sector Value Chain”, the 2025 conference will convene leaders and stakeholders to explore strategies for scaling investment, expanding energy access rapidly, strengthening local supply chains, and enhancing regulatory frameworks to meet the current pace of innovation and digitalisation of energy systems. Industry leaders will chart the course to future-proof utilities from renewable energy development and storage to energy efficiency management, through to future mobility, reflecting the regions commitment to a secure, sustainable, and competitive energy future.
