The Red Sea Wind Energy consortium, led by ENGIE, has completed the commissioning of a 650 megawatt wind farm in Ras Ghareb, Egypt. This plant becomes the largest installed capacity development in operation on record across the Middle East and Africa.
The Middle East and Africa wind farm
Initially scheduled for the third quarter of 2025, full grid connection was achieved in June of this year, four months ahead of schedule. Commissioning was staggered: 306 MW in December 2024, 194 MW in April and the last 150 MW in June 2025.
The wind farm will generate clean energy with capacities to supply more than one million homes, approximately. It has an operation that will avoid the emission of an estimated 1.3 million tons of CO₂ each year, contributing to Egypt’s sustainable energy matrix.
This project was developed by a consortium composed of ENGIE (35%), Orascom Construction (25%), Toyota Tsusho Corporation (20%) and Eurus Energy Holdings (20%). Financing came from entities such as JBIC, SMBC, Norinchukin, Société Générale and the EBRD, under NEXI cover.
With more than seven million hours worked without lost-time accidents, the complex stands out for its occupational safety standards. ENGIE plans to develop a new 900 MW wind farm near the same site, reaffirming its wind expansion strategy in the region.
This achievement demonstrates the industrial performance of our Group and our ability to develop large-scale renewable projects in record time.
It also illustrates the strength of our consortium and its contribution to the decarbonization of Egypt’s energy matrix.
With the commissioning of Red Sea Wind Energy, ENGIE now operates close to 1 GW of wind power capacity in Egypt, consolidating our position as a leader in the renewable energy sector in Africa and the Middle East.
Paulo Almirante, ENGIE Executive Vice President in charge of Renewable and Flexible Energy.
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