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Data from the National Electricity Company showed a change in the participation rates of energy sources in electricity generation during the first eight months of 2026, compared to 2025, with a decline in the share of gas and an increase in the contribution of renewable energy, heavy fuel, and the Egyptian electrical linkage.
According to the data, the share of gas in the generated energy was 56% during 2026 until the end of August, compared to 63% during 2025.
The participation rate of renewable energy increased to 21% during the first eight months of 2026, compared to 18% in 2025.
As for oil shale, its participation rate was 16% during 2026 until the end of August, compared to 17% during 2025.
The data also showed an increase in the participation rate of diesel to 1% during the first eight months of 2026, after it was 0% in 2025, while the contribution of heavy fuel oil increased to 3% compared to 1% during 2025.
The participation rate of the Egyptian electrical linkage also increased to 3% during the first eight months of 2026, compared to 1% in 2025.
The National Electricity Company said it has advance plans to deal with supply disruptions to ensure the continuity of the electrical system without interruption, noting that it continuously monitors the readiness of power plants to operate on alternative fuel and maintains appropriate stocks of diesel and heavy fuel in them.
It added that the floating storage and regasification vessel in Aqaba gives the company the option to import liquefied natural gas to meet the needs of the electrical system and support energy supply security for the Kingdom and neighboring countries according to the available quantities.
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