ENGIE commissions largest wind farm in Middle East and Africa
ENGIE has successfully commissioned the 650-megawatt Red Sea Wind Energy project, making it the largest operational wind farm in both the Middle East and Africa. Located on Egypt’s Red Sea coast near Ras Ghareb, the onshore wind complex is now fully operational and delivering clean power to more than one million homes.
The project was delivered in phases, with the first 306 MW coming online in December 2024, followed by an additional 194 MW in April 2025. The final 150 MW segment was completed in June, bringing the project to full capacity four months ahead of schedule. This early completion highlights both the efficiency of the project team and the strength of collaboration between international and regional partners.
Developed by the Red Sea Wind Energy consortium, the project brings together ENGIE (35%), Orascom Construction PLC (25%), Toyota Tsusho Corporation (20%), and Eurus Energy Holdings (20%). Together, these partners have built a landmark facility that will cut around 1.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, while helping Egypt meet its ambitious renewable energy targets.
Safety was a top priority throughout construction. The team completed over seven million man-hours without a single lost-time incident, reflecting a strong safety culture and project discipline. This is particularly notable for a development of this scale and complexity.
The wind farm operates under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), ensuring long-term economic and grid stability. The project’s financing was secured through a consortium of international institutions including Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Norinchukin, Société Générale, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with additional support from NEXI.
This milestone boosts ENGIE’s renewable footprint in Egypt to nearly 1 gigawatt, reinforcing its strategic position in the region. Egypt, meanwhile, is making major strides in expanding its renewable capacity—aiming for 42% of its electricity mix to come from renewable sources by 2030. Since 2015, the country’s renewable output has increased by over 340%, with wind energy playing an increasingly central role.
François Xavier Boul, ENGIE’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, emphasised the project’s economic and environmental value: “This renewable energy is cheaper than burning gas. It clearly allows for burning less gas and for the country to either import less or export more.”
ENGIE’s broader ambition is to expand rapidly across the MENA region, where faster permitting and shorter development timelines offer an edge over markets in Europe and North America. The company is targeting 95 GW of installed renewable capacity by 2030, up from about 51 GW today.
Looking ahead, the Red Sea Wind Energy consortium is already planning a follow-up project expected to exceed 900 MW, further consolidating Egypt’s role as a renewable energy leader on the African continent. With this flagship development, Egypt not only strengthens its energy independence but also sets a replicable model for other nations in the region aiming to accelerate their energy transition.
