The projects will be offered under the build own and transfer (BOT) system. They will require an investment of some US$7.4 billion and are an attempt to end the problem of power shortages in the country. The three projects will be a 2,250 MW facility to be established in Dairut, a 1,300 MW power station to be established at Qena and a 1,950 MW power station to be established at Beni Suef.
This initiative forms part of a Cabinet decision to amend the country’s electricity sector plan. The Egyptian Cabinet has amended its 7th five-year plan (2012 − 2017) to add such development projects and update the current electricity generating plants. The plan also includes establishing the 30 MW Assiut hydroelectric facility.
