The first phase of Siemens’ power stations in Beni Suef, Burullus, and the new administrative capital will be inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in March, sources at the Electricity Ministry told Al Borsa. The first phase will add generation capacity of 4,800 MW to the national grid. Siemens announced it expects the stations to be completed and connected to the grid by the end of October 2017.
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