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The Egyptian government is seeking to secure national power supply ahead of the summer peak in electricity consumption. Following rolling blackouts in the past two summers, the government plans to add around 3,000 MW of solar power to the grid, primarily from new plants.

However, actual additions may be lower. The government also anticipates importing around 155 to 160 LNG cargoes in 2026 to address energy shortages, with a significant increase in the LNG import bill due to rising electricity demand. Tariff hikes are planned to manage demand.