Egypt and European Union Strengthen Partnership on Natural Gas Delivery Project

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The Egyptian government, in collaboration with the European Union and the French Development Agency (AFD), has been working on a project to deliver natural gas to households, aiming to implement basic activities in citizens' lives by connecting all families to the gas network. This joint effort has resulted in connecting 2.3 million families to gas networks, with 400,000 families receiving financial support to enhance their ability to benefit from the natural gas network.

Key Takeaways:

  • The natural gas delivery project aims to implement basic activities in citizens' lives by connecting all families to the gas network, with a focus on maximizing the number of beneficiaries among poor and disadvantaged families.
  • The project has resulted in connecting 2.3 million families to gas networks, with 400,000 families receiving financial support to enhance their ability to benefit from the natural gas network.
  • The partnership between Egypt, the European Union, and the French Development Agency has led to the implementation of various development projects in sectors such as transport, water, energy, agriculture, and social protection.
  • The European Union has provided support for the establishment of a regulatory body for the Egyptian gas market since 2017 and continues to support the entity's important future role in the sector.
  • Egypt and the European Union have signed memorandums of understanding on regional cooperation in the field of natural gas, hydrogen, and energy efficiency, paving the way for further cooperation on green energy transition.
  • The European Union has provided financial support through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to implement the energy efficiency project at the Suez Refinery.

Statistics:

  • 2.3 million families connected to gas networks
  • 400,000 families received financial support to enhance their ability to benefit from the natural gas network
  • 2017: European Union provided support for the establishment of a regulatory body for the Egyptian gas market
  • 2022: European Union provided financial support to implement the energy efficiency project at the Suez Refinery

Sources:

  • Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat
  • Head of the European Union delegation in Cairo, Ambassador Christian Berger
  • Contify.com
  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd.