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OBG: Emerging Egypt 2009- Energy

Abstract As energy consumption in Egypt has grown, the government has had to devise a way to satisfy local demand and ensure security of supplies. Oil and gas currently meet 95% of energy needs, but the government is working towards reducing oil dependence... Full Article at Zawya.com

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