# Egypt energy and water infrastructure development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-energy-and-water-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-09-15T12:56:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Egypt is advancing several strategic energy and water infrastructure initiatives. Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat is working to develop an integrated seawater desalination complex at the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant site in collaboration with Rosatom Smart Utilities. This project aims to utilize technical expertise to establish a desalination facility integrated with the nuclear plant’s infrastructure, while exploring the economic extraction of minerals and salts. Furthermore, Egypt is reviewing updates to its Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy through 2040. Discussions involve the timeline for adding new capacities to the national grid by 2030, expanding solar and wind energy projects, and implementing battery storage technologies to ensure grid stability. These efforts are intended to manage rising electricity demand and support industrial, agricultural, and urban development. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Egypt advances El Dabaa desalination project and 2040 energy strategy Egypt's Electricity Minister is overseeing the development of a desalination complex at the El Dabaa nuclear site and updating the national integrated energy strategy through 2040. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-advances-el-dabaa-desalination-project-and-2040-energy-strategy ### 2026-09-10: Egypt and Sudan discuss power grid rehabilitation Egypt and Sudan are collaborating to rebuild Sudan’s power grids, focusing on the 300 MW Toshka-Wadi Halfa interconnection project and technical training to restore energy to vital sectors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-and-sudan-discuss-power-grid-rehabilitation --- Cite as: Egypt energy and water infrastructure development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-energy-and-water-infrastructure-development