Egypt and Libya Regional Electrical Interconnection as the First Stage of Completion of the Regional Electrical Interconnection of the North African Region
By Anonymous (not verified), 17 March 2026
PIDA Code
E.30.13
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Feasibility (S2B). Egypt-Libya grid agreement July 2024. 165 km at 500/400 kV. 1,000 MW transfer. EIRR 12-15%.
Description
165 km AC transmission from Saloum (Egypt) to Tobruk (Libya). 500/400 kV with back-to-back converter station. 1,000 MW transfer capacity. First stage of North African regional electrical interconnection. Egypt and Libya agreed to boost grid connection July 2024. Implementation by Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and General Electricity Company of Libya.
Capex Cost
300.00USD million
Preparation Cost
15.00
Revenue Model
Transmission tariffs and wheeling charges for power exchange
Project Risk
Political risks due to Libya instability; Technical coordination; Construction delays; Security considerations