ENGIE commissions largest wind farm in Middle East and Africa

RAS GHAREB, July 2, 2025 – ENGIE has fully commissioned the 650-MW Red Sea Wind Energy project in Egypt, the largest wind farm in the Middle East and Africa, the company announced on Tuesday.

Located in Ras Ghareb, the wind farm has been commissioned in phases. 306 MW came on line in December 2024 and 194 MW in April 2025, and a final 150-MW expansion became operational in June 2025, four months ahead of schedule.

With a total generation capacity of 650 MW, Red Sea Wind Energy can power an estimated 1 million households and prevent an estimated 1.3 million tonnes per year of carbon dioxide emissions. The project is backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company.

“This achievement demonstrates our group’s industrial performance and ability to develop large-scale renewable projects in record time. It also illustrates the strength of our consortium and its contribution to decarbonising Egypt’s energy mix,” said ENGIE executive vice-president Paulo Almirante.

The Red Sea Wind Energy consortium comprises ENGIE (35%), Cairo-based Orascom Construction (25%), Toyota’s international trading arm Toyota Tsusho Corporation (20%) and Japanese wind and solar operator Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation (20%).

The consortium is developing a second wind farm near the Red Sea Wind Energy project site that is projected to generate 900 MW upon completion.

Financing for Red Sea Wind Energy was provided by Japan Bank for International Cooperation alongside Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the Norinchukin Bank, Société Générale under a Nippon Export and Investment Insurance cover and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Photo courtesy of Orascom Construction

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