Within the framework of the state’s direction, energy strategy, action plan, and executive programs to achieve energy security and mix, ensure availability and continuity of electric current, maximize returns from renewable energy sources, increase reliance on them, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and reduce their consumption, and coinciding with the 54th anniversary of the opening of the High Dam and its operation. Today, Friday, Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, accompanied by members of the Energy and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives, headed by MP Talaat Al-Suwaidi, made a field visit to the High Dam power station. To the Water Stations Company in Aswan Governorate, in order to inspect the progress of work and follow up on developments in the implementation of the work of the project to develop and replace transformers for the Al Sadd power station, which is being implemented to increase the production capacity from 2100 megawatts to 2400 megawatts, an increase of 300 megawatts of clean energy and to achieve an annual saving in fuel consumption equivalent to 269 million dollars. As well as increasing the productive life and maintaining the operating level of the High Dam station as one of the energy sources
The field visit began with inspecting the project to develop and replace power transformers at the power station and reviewing the arrival of missions and developments in the implementation of the work. The control room and the area connecting the station to the unified network were inspected for various efforts. As well as the main turbine and generator hall. The field tour included all the components of the dam’s electrical system. Dr. Ismat and members of the Energy and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives, from operating officials and directors of operating sectors and departments, listened to a detailed explanation about the mode of operation and maintenance plans. Implementation schedules and the extent of adherence to the schedule and implementation timing for maintenance within the framework of the work plan and coordination with the control center, as well as the link between the various technical sectors and the impact of this on operating efficiency and performance rates. Electronic monitoring systems, insurance, protection, occupational safety and health, and other components of the electrical system, such as generators and transformers, were inspected. And control, etc.
Dr. Mahmoud Esmat met with the technical crews, operating engineers, and a number of workers in the presence and participation of members of the Energy and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives, and the importance of hydroelectric stations was emphasized, especially The High Dam station is in light of the state’s direction and the firm conviction of the political leadership that renewable energy is the way to achieve sustainable development, protect the environment, and ensure a better future for future generations, which is what the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy is working within. For his part, Engineer Hisham Kamal, head of the company, gave a presentation about The affiliated water stations are Aswan 1, Aswan 2, Nag Hammadi, Esna and Assiut, in addition to the High Dam power station with a total capacity of 2832 megawatts, explaining the latest developments in the implementation of the development project, increasing production capacity, the schedule for connecting to the network, the technical condition of each station, its generating capabilities, determinants of operational capacity, generated energy, maintenance programs, the availability of spare parts, necessary tasks, proactive response to faults, and training. The working crews and the training programs that the workers receive, as well as the connection and integration between all stations within the framework of economic operation, good management and exploitation. Assets and maximizing returns from them.
Dr. Mahmoud Esmat said that our updated national energy strategy aims to reach renewable energies to 42% of the total energy generated in 2030, and 65% in 2040, and that the state pays great attention to hydropower stations for generating electricity, especially the power station. Generating electricity for the High Dam, adding that coinciding with the 54th anniversary of the opening of the High Dam and the operation of its electricity generating station, our presence today comes to follow up on one of the development projects. The replacement is being implemented within the framework of a permanent and continuous development process to maintain the productive life, increase the productive energy and ensure operating efficiency. He explained that the High Dam station is a great edifice and one of the most important clean and low-cost energy resources and has special importance in the memory of Egyptians, as it is a testament to the strength of will and determination, and the station. Among the assets that we are working to develop, increase their capacity and maximize their returns within the framework of a plan to develop and increase the capabilities of clean energy and reduce the use of fuel and limit its consumption, pointing to the importance of maintenance programs within the framework of a clear plan with specific timings. To ensure that the generation units operate at the required capacity, the implementation of special training programs stemming from the requirements and nature of work in water stations is directed.
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