Sohag's Power: Past and Present

Since 2014, Sohag Governorate has experienced a significant transformation in its electricity system. It was previously suffering from frequent outages and voltage drops due to inadequate investments and an aging infrastructure, which negatively impacted the lives of citizens, industries, and services. In response to this crisis, the government implemented a comprehensive plan to develop the generation, transmission, and distribution networks. This included constructing new transformer stations, notably the East Sohag station, which began trial operation in 2020 with investments of nearly 199 million Egyptian pounds, aimed at supporting load demands and improving grid stability. Additionally, distribution networks in city centers and villages were upgraded to ensure more stable power supply and to support the region’s industrial and urban development objectives. President Sisi’s continued focus on strengthening the electricity infrastructure has seen the government over the past years complete the construction of more than 34 transformer stations and integrate them into the national grid, along with expanding transmission and distribution lines. This transformation shifted the image from a crisis marked by outages to a robust and reliable network capable of supporting population growth and economic development. It underscores that electricity stability has become a fundamental element in supporting projects, attracting investments, and achieving sustainable development in Upper Egypt.

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