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Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection enters final testing phase, launch expected within weeks
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, has announced that the Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection project has entered its final testing stage, with close coordination under way with Saudi counterparts to complete trial operations and begin grid connection within the coming weeks. The announcement came during a field visit to the 500 kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station in Badr City. Esmat described electricity interconnection projects as “energy bridges” that enhance strategic cooperation and promote economic integration. He stressed that the Egypt-Saudi link marks a significant step towards establishing a fully integrated regional electricity network and, ultimately, a common Arab power market. It is widely viewed as a strategic milestone towards linking the electricity networks of Africa, Asia and Europe.
Source: Daily News Egypt February 21, 2026 16:51 UTC
