Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Dr. Mahmoud Essmat, has emphasized the importance of engaging with workers and enhancing services within the sector. He instructed leaders to meet with employees, address their concerns, and find ways to improve performance while maintaining the national electricity grid. Essmat highlighted that human resources are a crucial aspect of the ministry's operations, and efforts are being made to upgrade financial, social, and health services for workers.
Dr. Ahmed Mahina, head of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, and representatives from the Nubariya power plant met with workers to discuss their demands and the decisions related to these requests. This meeting is part of ongoing dialogues between workers and sector leaders to reach solutions that meet employees' expectations. Similar meetings were previously held at other power generation stations, including one at the Nubariya power plant with Engineer Reda Abdel Halim, head of the Middle Delta Electricity Production Company.
Engineer Mohamed El-Batec, head of the West Delta Electricity Production Company, accompanied by Engineer Ahmed Abdel Rahman, deputy head of the board of directors for production sectors, visited the Sidi Krir power generation station. The purpose was to assess the work progress and engage with employees. El-Batec listened to workers' inquiries, responding to them while stressing the importance of human resources as the foundation of the company's success and continuity. He noted that the management prioritizes providing a stable work environment and fostering mutual trust.
Workers at the Sidi Krir station expressed appreciation for the visit and the company's leadership engagement with their concerns. They looked forward to sustained communication and achieving further stability and development in the coming phase. Meanwhile, the general assemblies of the Middle and West Delta electricity production companies, under the chairmanship of Dr. Ahmed Mahina, approved the companies' budgets for the concluded financial year.
The West Delta company's budget showed an availability of 95.57% for production stations, marking an improvement of 0.27%. Key performance indicators included a nominal capacity of 4524.25 megawatts, actual capacity of 4425.5 megawatts, generated energy of 16865.950 million kilowatt-hours, and sold energy of 16072.576 million kilowatt-hours. These figures reflect the company's operational efficiency and financial health.
Engineer Reda Abdel Halim of the Middle Delta Electricity Production Company reported that the company's power plants have a nominal capacity of 5672 megawatts. The current financial year's investment plan includes 42 million Egyptian pounds from self-resources. The average cost per kilowatt-hour was 173.989 piasters, with a focus on maximizing local manufacturing to rationalize expenses and counter the rise in spare parts prices and external repair costs.
The companies are committed to executing all scheduled maintenance and overhaul programs in line with manufacturers' recommendations, coordinated with the National Energy Control Center. By applying optimal unit operation policies, the goal is to achieve the best fuel consumption rates and economic operation. The Middle Delta company has achieved a fuel consumption rate of 163.28 grams/kWh, surpassing targets and emphasizing local manufacturing to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Key points
- Egyptian Electricity Minister Dr. Mahmoud Essmat directs sector leaders to engage with workers and enhance services.
- The West Delta company's budget shows an improved availability of 95.57% for production stations.
- The Middle Delta company focuses on maximizing local manufacturing to rationalize expenses and improve operational efficiency.
