Egypt has secured alternative energy supplies after a drone attack damaged a gas vessel at Damietta Port, as the government works to keep electricity flowing during one of the year’s busiest periods for power consumption.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Thursday that emergency measures were put in place immediately after the attack to ensure homes, businesses and industries continue to receive electricity without interruption.

The move comes as Egypt faces sustained high temperatures that have pushed electricity demand to seasonal highs, increasing pressure on the country’s power system.

Authorities are still investigating the attack, and no group has claimed responsibility.

Government moves to protect power supply

Madbouly said Egypt has activated alternative energy sources to cover domestic demand while officials assess the damage at Damietta Port.

He said the government’s priority is to maintain a stable electricity supply despite the disruption.

Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said Egypt has four Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs), with a fifth vessel stationed at Jordan’s Aqaba Port under a shared arrangement between the two countries.

The vessels strengthen Egypt’s ability to import liquefied natural gas when needed.

Fuel reserves remain sufficient

Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat said power demand has ranged between 37 gigawatts and 39 gigawatts over the past 15 days, reflecting heavy electricity use during the summer.

He said the country has sufficient stocks of alternative fuels, including more than 425,000 metric tons of fuel oil at power plants, with additional volumes held in strategic reserves.

The available supplies are expected to support electricity generation while authorities continue their response to the incident.

Egypt expands energy security measures

The investigation into the attack remains ongoing, and officials have not identified those responsible.

The government said it will continue monitoring the situation while taking steps to safeguard energy supplies.

Egypt has spent the past several years expanding its liquefied natural gas import capacity and strengthening its energy infrastructure to improve supply security during periods of high demand.

The addition of multiple FSRUs has given the country greater flexibility to respond to supply disruptions and seasonal increases in electricity consumption.