Egypt and Libya Regional Electrical Interconnection as the First Stage of Completion of the Regional Electrical Interconnection of the North African Region
USD 300.00M
Total Cost
50%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
2
Countries
Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
This stage covers about 165 km from Saloum (Egypt) to Tobruk (Libya) to complete the North Regional Electrical Interconnection. An alternating current (AC) transmission line of about 165 km to exchange a capacity of 1000 megawatts with a voltage of (500/400) kV (Saloum (Egypt) 500 kV – Tobruk (Libya) 400 kV), with a back-to-back 500/400 kV converter station rated 1000 MW.
Key Objectives
Facilitate the interconnection between the local/national networks/grids of the North African countries by using the combination of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) transmission lines, and connections to HV national networks.
Strategic Importance
Critical infrastructure to enhance regional power integration in North Africa, allowing for more efficient use of generation resources and improved energy security.
Technical Specifications
Technology: AC transmission line with back-to-back converter station.
Capacity: 1000 MW transmission capacity
Capacity: 1000 MW transmission capacity
Financing Structure
The project is likely to be financed through a combination of public investment from both countries and potential support from regional development banks.
Market Analysis
Growing demand for power in both countries, with opportunities for complementary peak load sharing.
Investment Opportunities
The private sector could invest in the project although this will most likely be undertaken by the two national power utilities. The project will seek to have a procurement preference for women.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, General Electricity Company of Libya
Partners: Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, General Electricity Company of Libya
Partners: Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, General Electricity Company of Libya
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org