Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat made a field visit on Monday to the Beni Suef Combined Cycle Power Plant to review operational performance, fuel consumption, and summer peak preparedness.
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat conducted a field visit on Monday to the Beni Suef Combined Cycle Power Plant, one of the country’s largest electricity generation facilities. Developed at a total cost of €2.05bn plus EGP 43m, the plant has a capacity of 4,800 megawatts, accounting for about 15% of Egypt’s installed electricity capacity. It uses advanced H-class combined cycle technology, making it one of the most fuel-efficient on the national grid, with an average rate of 149 grams of fuel per kilowatt-hour. During the visit, Esmat received briefings on key operational indicators, including electricity output, fuel usage, maintenance schedules, and the effects of a new operating model designed to boost efficiency and cut fuel consumption. He toured the generation units and main control room, discussing operational efficiency, load management, and the plant’s responsiveness to grid demands with engineers and operators. Esmat reviewed maintenance plans, emphasizing the need to complete all scheduled work before summer to ensure uninterrupted supply. He highlighted the government’s priorities: enhancing efficiency across power plants, reducing reliance on conventional fuels, improving performance metrics, and maximizing fuel returns. The minister also stressed strict maintenance adherence, ongoing staff training, reinforced safety and health standards, better sector coordination, and proactive maintenance to avoid unplanned outages. This visit is part of continuous field inspections to secure stable grid operations, improve service quality, and support Egypt’s strategy for sustainable, cost-effective energy production.