Egypt
power plants.
Egypt has 150 operating power plants in the catalog, 63,965 MW in all. The catalog also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 495 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on natural gas, which accounts for 83.8% of operating capacity (53,615 MW), with solar a distant second at 5.5%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Beni Suef Power Plant (4,800 MW, recorded start year 2017).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Egypt electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Egypt
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Egypt
Operating plants with the most recent recorded start years. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Egypt get its electricity?
Across the 150 operating plants in the catalog, Egypt's capacity is led by natural gas at 83.8% (53,615 MW), then solar at 5.5% and wind at 4.8%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Egypt?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Egypt is Beni Suef Power Plant, a natural gas facility with 4,800 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2017.
How many power plants does Egypt have?
The catalog tracks 150 operating power plants in Egypt, with 63,965 MW in all. It also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 495 MW of capacity.
Can I see Egypt's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Egypt to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.