Petroleum and electricity coordination in preparation for the summer

Engineer Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, emphasized early planning and good preparation for the summer this year, in close coordination with the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy as one team within the integrated government work framework to meet the consumption needs of electric energy. In preparation for the summer through effective coordination mechanisms and periodic meetings to review the preparation plans for this period and ensure complete readiness to face any emergency. This came during the General Assembly of the Egyptian Natural Gas Company (Gasco); To discuss and adopt the results of the work in 2024. Badawi stressed during the meeting the importance of the National Network for Natural Gas, which Jasco is operating and managing as a vital artery to supply consumers, economics sectors and different production with energy, pointing to what the national network and those in charge of its operation from the performance and distinguished effort serve 120 million Egyptians throughout the Republic, thanking and appreciating the Jacco work teams in different The main and branch centers in the governorates at the level of the Republic. Infrastructure and lines needed to accommodate any new quantities of natural gas. While the Minister directed the speedy coordination with the various parties and localities to ensure the protection and securing of the national network lines and their safety during the excavation work and the establishment of projects that are carried out in areas where gas lines extend in order to preserve public safety. The skills needed to provide distinguished performance in this field. 56 % of the total transferred quantities to meet the needs of this vital fuel sector to meet the steady increase in the rates of consumption of power stations, and pointed to the role that the National Control Center plays in operating the network and following them through 12 sub -control centers and another exchange in Dahshur with the readiness of emergency situations and the ability to conduct operational exercises in the network; To ensure the regularity of gas supplies for consumers, such as the electricity and industry sectors. In the field of developing the infrastructure of the national network, he explained that Gasco is working to accelerate the implementation of the necessary lines to add new gas and receipt points for the gas in the network from the new change ships that will work during the summer in the Sokhna area, while the completion of the implementation of the duplication of a line through the Sinai and the work is underway on the second part of the duplication project, in addition to starting implementing a number of important strategic projects to support the national network and increase its ability to receive The transfer of additional quantities of natural gas, and the total lengths of the main lines of the National Gas Network at the end of 2024 to 8200 km and a transport card of 262 million cubic meters/ day. & Nbsp; He stressed the importance of the distinguished role of the center to examine and repair the company’s Pimcoe lines in preserving the assets of the network, which examined 840 km of national network lines in addition to 700 km of lines of sister companies. Responsible for construction projects in lines tracks. & nbsp; Completion of the distinguished role of Gasco in the field of gas treatment and the separation of derivatives through the Western Sahara Gases Complex and the Amiriya Cooker Factory, during the year 2024, 19 million tons of products were produced to secure the needs of petrochemical factories, and to increase production of gaskets and condensate to contribute to meeting the needs of the local market, and commercial propane was produced and exported to global markets, and the energy increased project is being completed. The productivity of the Western Sahara Gases Complex (fourth line) to accommodate the increase in the production of the Rivin field and the Mediterranean fields to be ready for the opening in the third quarter of this year. He also added that the expansion of the Dahshur pressure station will start work in the second quarter of this year to enhance the role of the station in transporting the amounts of gas needed to meet the requirements of current and future consumption in Upper Egypt, especially with the expansion of the delivery of natural gas to the villages within a decent life project. He pointed out that the activity of hydrogen transport and carbon dioxide capture was added to the company’s activities, and a capacity building plan for the company’s employees is being implemented, technical studies and simulation models are carried out, and we are working to prepare to sign a cooperation protocol with the Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority to study the establishment of a corridor to transport green ammonia and storage facilities in Sokhna Port. Within the framework of achieving a full digital transformation strategy for all procedures and operations in the company, the first phase of the & laquo program has been completed, updating the company’s resource management system (ERP) & raquo; Which is implemented in cooperation with (SAP) & nbsp; The work of the second stage of the program is being completed. The President of Jasco also emphasized the adherence to occupational safety and health standards as one of the most important pillars of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, which resulted in not any cases of deaths or severe injuries in addition to achieving less indicators of global rates according to the International Federation of OOGP oil and gas producers, and the company is also keen to implement all policies and strategies related to increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions Carbonia, which led to a powerful energy consumption of 122 thousand megawatts and reduced emissions of carbon dioxide by about 27 thousand tons of equivalent. As for the company’s efforts in the field of social responsibility, it was provided support to my school Ali Bin Abi Talib and Al -Amiriya Industrial Secondary School in Alexandria, in addition to participating in the construction of 2 infantry bridges in the Muraghm area in Alexandria, and the signing of a protocol to develop the village of Sahel Al -Badri in Sohag and rehabilitate its homes. & Nbsp; He also reviewed the Jasco Future Projects Plan to support the National Network for the Transfer of Natural Gas. Central Communications in the Ministry and Accountant Ashraf Qutb, Undersecretary for Financial and Economic Affairs and Accounting, Amal Tantawi, Vice President of the Petroleum Authority for Financial and Economic Affairs, Engineer Osama Al Samnoudi, Vice President of EGAS Operations Company, Engineer Mohamed Khudair, Vice President of Ijas Planning, gas delivery projects, Engineer Walid Lotfi, President of Petrojet Company, Engineer Wael Jaid, President of the Egypt Gas Company, Eng. Wael Lutfi, President of the company Enppi and Engineer Mohamed Kandil, head of Modern Jas Company and Gasco leaders.

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