RAS GHAREB, Egypt, April 15 (MENA) - Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli followed up on implementation progress of Amunet wind power project in Ras Gharib city in the Red Sea governorate.

The premier during his tour Tuesday was accompanied by Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat and a host of respective officials.

Madbouli was briefed on the project, its investment cost hits some dlrs 700 million and is set to be completed in May, three months ahead of the scheduled date of operation.

The 500 megawatt wind power plant is carried out by the UAE’s AMEA Power in partnership with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation.

Madbouli started an inspection tour on Tuesday of Ras Ghareb City, saying that the state has an approach to promote reliance on renewable energy in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.

All drives are meant to lure more investments into the energy sector and ensure stability of power supply to all projects, the premier said, referring to presidential directives on the importance of continued upgrade of the comprehensive development plan for realizing energy security and enhancing reliance on renewables.

The inspection tour fell within the State's action strategy aiming at promoting use of renewables, cutting carbon emissions, diversifying energy resources and limiting reliance on fossil fuels. (MENA)

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