The Egyptian Countryside Development Company has launched a major project to build extra-high-voltage power stations and feeder lines in the West Minya Plain, supporting the national 1.5 Million Feddan Project. The initiative targets electricity supply to one million feddans at a total cost of EGP 25 billion, aiming to enhance agricultural development and food security.
The Egyptian Countryside Development Company, in coordination with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company under the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, has announced a project to build extra-high-voltage and high-voltage power stations along with feeder lines. This effort supports land reclamation under the national 1.5 Million Feddan Project, a key initiative for sustainable development.
The company signed a cooperation and consultancy contract with the Egyptian Power Systems Engineering Company (EPS), a leading firm in extra-high-voltage substations. EPS will review technical designs, oversee tendering, and supervise implementation for electricity supply to the company's lands in the West Minya Plain.
Targeting around one million feddans, the project costs an estimated EGP 25 billion and unfolds in two phases. The first phase, with 100 megavolt-amperes (MVA) capacity, covers South-West West Minya, the western extension of Minya, West Manfalut, and Al-Qusiya. The second phase extends to Darb Al-Behnasawy, West Minya, and North-West West Minya. Upon completion, the total capacity will reach about 500 MVA, supplying power across the entire 1.5 Million Feddan Project area in the plain.
Amr Abdel Wahab, Chairperson and Managing Director of the company, described the partnership as a significant milestone in agricultural development. "The provision of electricity goes beyond basic infrastructure preparation; it is a pivotal element in enabling modern agriculture, supporting investors, and creating an integrated environment for agricultural and food production," he said.
Abdel Wahab highlighted that the project fits into a broader infrastructure strategy, including road development, communications networks, and future renewable energy stations. It will boost agricultural efficiency, attract investment to serviced lands, and generate jobs for youth in Upper Egypt, aligning with Egypt Vision 2030. All phases adhere to international technical standards under EPS supervision, exemplifying successful public-private collaboration.