Egypt: Chinese firm to complete transmission network expansion in SeptemberIn North Africa, Chinese firm State Grid is gearing up to complete the construction of transmission lines spanning 800km in Egypt next month. According to sources with the Ministry of Electricity, the lines and electric cables implemented by the Chinese company are part of the country's network expansion plan, Daily News Egypt reported. Media noted that the ministry seeks to transfer the generated power without any interruptions or breakdowns and strengthen the national electricity network to accommodate loads. The electricity will later be transmitted across the remaining units next month,” Daily News Egypt reported. "The ministry has contracted on the establishment of 1,210kms of aerial lines of Ultra high voltage with the Chinese State Grid," Daily News Egypt noted.

Source: Daily News Egypt August 15, 2017 06:45 UTC