Egypt Energy Situation
Overview
| Arab Republic of Egypt | |||
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Capital |
Cairo (30°2′N 31°13′E) | ||
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Official language(s) |
Arabic | ||
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Government |
- | ||
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President |
- | ||
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Prime Minister |
Ahmed Shafik | ||
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Total area |
1,002,450 km2 | ||
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Population |
79,089,650 (2010 estimate) | ||
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GDP (nominal) |
$215.845 billion | ||
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GDP Per capita (nominal) |
$2,758 | ||
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Currency |
Egyptian pound (EGP) | ||
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Time zone |
EET (UTC+2) | ||
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Calling code |
+20 | ||
Energy Market
Overview Energy Market
The primary energy production in Egypt has been steadily rising and in 2006 reached 62 501 ktoe which translates to 2 617 PJ or 726 887 GWh. While natural gas production is rising steadily and export capacities increase, the production of petroleum products is declining. At the same time, demand for petroleum is further increasing, partly caused by high domestic subsidies. Recently, major natural gas resources have been discovered. For the foreseeable future, natural gas is likely to be the primary growth engine of Egypt’s energy sector. The primary energy production has developed fast in the past; starting from around 8 000 ktoe in 1971, it developed quite linear to the current level. Main growth has been seen in the oil and gas sectors, whereas coal and peat show a more static development on a low level. Shares of renewable energies have not increased to a significant extent and continue to play a minor role in the energy supply structure. Owing to the vast resource base, the energy sector is important for Egypt’s economy and will continue to play a major role in coming years. Egypt is a net exporter of crude oil and natural gas. In addition, it has a strategic position in oil transfer because of its operation of the Suez Canal and Sumed (Suez-Mediterranean) Pipeline, two major routes for the transfer of Persian Gulf oil. In terms of coal and peat, Egypt is a net importer. Final energy consumption in 2006 added up to 43 072 ktoe (equal to 500 927 GWh or 1 803 PJ).
The Electricity Grid
In 2007 / 2008, the state-owned carrier grid consisted of 39 552 km. The grid is subdivided into six geographical zones, namely Cairo, Canal, Delta, Alexandria and West Delta, Middle Egypt and Upper Egypt. The country’s entire territory is covered. Medium and low voltage as well as isolated grids are owned and operated by the respective distribution companies. In June 2008, the distribution grid consisted of 142 983 km of medium voltage and 230 187 km of low voltage lines (not including non-energy use).Since 1998, efforts have been made to interconnect the Egyptian electricity grid internationally. As a result, the five-country interconnection of Egypt’s system with those of Jordan, Syria, Lybia and Turkey has been completed in 2002.[1] Links to the European electricity market have been established through the sub-marine connection between Morocco and Spain (400 KV) and over the connection Syria –Turkey. In April 2004, the Arab Maghreb countries agreed to repower the national grids of Egypt and Libya in order to upgrade the interconnection.In the fiscal year 2007 / 2008, the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) faced a challenge meeting the unexpectedly high peak demand, reaching 19 738 MW.
Energy Consumption
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Electricity
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Market situation for different energy technologies and services
Solar Energy
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Wind Energy
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Biomass
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Biogas
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Hydro Power
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General Energy policy, Energy strategy
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External links
References
- ↑ EIA 2008. Energy Information Administration. Country Analysis Briefs – Egypt, available at: http://www.eia.doe.gov/cabs/Egypt/Electricity.html
