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Egypt’s energy woes need a permanent fix

The electricity blackouts that have blighted Egypt this summer may be nearing an end. But in the absence of new major gas discoveries, in the longer run rising energy demand will result in renewed balance of payments problems from higher imports or will force a shift in Egypt’s domestic electricity sources, most likely in favour of renewables.

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