🇪🇬 Transformer Industry — Egypt

Egypt operates a 50 Hz grid under EETC (the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company), with a strong domestic OEM base (elsewedy, etc.) and high demand from grid build-out, renewables and the energy-transition programme. It is a key transformer and component hub in North Africa.

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2upcoming events

Grid & utilities

EETCEgyptian Electricity Transmission Co — hub to Jordan, Libya, Sudan; ±500 kV HVDC to Saudi commissioning500 kV ↗

Transformer manufacturers

8 maker records in the Egypt census — power, distribution and dry-type. All Egypt manufacturers →

Elsewedy Electric (Transformers)CairoPT,DT,DRY

ELMACO (El Nasr Transformers)CairoPT,DT

EGYTRAFO GroupCairoDT

Arab Transformers Co. (ArabTrans)10th of Ramadan CityDT

Hitachi Energy Transformers SAECairoPT

Components & suppliers

Transformer bushings On-load tap changers Cooling systems Insulation materials Conductors & core steel Oil & preservation Protection & monitoring Tank & mechanical

Projects & intelligence

Egypt: EETC signs two more contracts to tie the new Samannoud 500/220/66 kV substation into the national grid
وقعت المصرية لنقل الكهرباء عقدين مع مؤسسة النماء للمقاولات العامة لفتح وربط الخط الهوائي المزدوج (زفتى القديمة/الجديدة) 500/220/66 ك.ف باتجاه محطة محولات سمنود الجديدة — 2×10 كم لكل عقد بنظام تسليم ال…
Egypt: EETC signs two substation contracts in a week — El-Tor 220/66/11 kV GIS (Kharafi National) + Beni Khaled 66/11 kV grid tie-in
المصرية لنقل الكهرباء وقعت عقدين: محطة محولات الطور الدائمة بجهد 220/66/11 ك.ف من النوع المعزول بالغاز (GIS) بنظام تسليم المفتاح مع الخرافي ناشيونال (16 يوليو، تنفيذ 15 شهراً، منطقة كهرباء القناة/سينا…

Upcoming events

Egypt Energy 2026 (formerly Electricx) 12 Oct 2026 · Cairo, Egypt
EGYPES 2027 — Egypt Energy Show 29 Mar 2027 · Cairo, Egypt

Technical context

500 kV / 220 / 132 / 66 / 33 / 11 kV, 50 Hz
EETC (Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company) and the distributors
IEC-aligned standards
A strong domestic OEM and component base (elsewedy among others)
Grid build-out, renewables and the energy-transition programme

Frequently asked

What voltage does Egypt use?

The EETC grid is 500 kV and 220 kV transmission, with 132 kV, 66 kV and 11 kV distribution, at 50 Hz.

Who buys transformers in Egypt?

EETC (transmission) and the distribution companies, plus the renewable and industrial developers.

Does Egypt manufacture transformers?

Yes — Egypt has a strong OEM and components base and is a key transformer-only and component sourcing hub in North Africa.