power cuts
Petroleum Ministry denies reports of impending power cuts
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Petroleum Ministry denies reports of impending power cuts
An official source at the Petroleum Ministry denied reports that power could be cut due to a gas shortage after…
Movement calls for march against planned early closure of shops
Egypt
November 1, 2012
Movement calls for march against planned early closure of shops
The Free Front for Peaceful Change called for a march on Monday afternoon to express rejection of a government directive…
Govt may force restaurants to save energy by closing early
Egypt
October 11, 2012
Govt may force restaurants to save energy by closing early
The country's Board of Governors plans to force stores to close at 10 pm and restaurants and cafes to close…
Gas shortage threatens new round of power cuts
Egypt
October 9, 2012
Gas shortage threatens new round of power cuts
The Petroleum Ministry admitted Tuesday that there is a shortage in the gas supply for power stations and explained that…
Tuesday’s papers: Ambiguity looms over crucial issues
Egypt
October 9, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Ambiguity looms over crucial issues
Tuesday’s papers come with universal coverage of the tragic truck accident in the Sinai Peninsula early Monday. The cause of…
Major power station fails, triggers more blackouts
Egypt
October 8, 2012
Major power station fails, triggers more blackouts
One of the nation’s largest power stations came to a complete halt today due to a lack of gas, triggering…
Environmentalists tout small-scale solutions to reduce electricity cuts
Environment
August 26, 2012
Environmentalists tout small-scale solutions to reduce electricity cuts
As the country continues to suffer from daily power cuts, environmentalists are looking for alternative energy-saving options, including going “off…
Minister: New power station will improve electricity services
Egypt
August 15, 2012
Minister: New power station will improve electricity services
Electricity Minister Mahmoud Balbaa announced that a new 500-megawatt power station in West Damietta would improve the country's electricity problems.…
Official warns of blackout in Upper Egypt
Egypt
August 14, 2012
Official warns of blackout in Upper Egypt
While power cuts continued in Cairo and other governorates, causing increased anger among citizens, the head of the Egyptian Electricity…
Power cuts continue nationwide as public anger mounts
Egypt
August 13, 2012
Power cuts continue nationwide as public anger mounts
Power cuts continued across governorates Monday, with little sign of swift solutions in the making. Facing mounting pressure, the Electricity…