Gulf of Suez onshore wind farm, Egypt
Name of the Project
Gulf of Suez onshore wind farm.
Location
Near Ras Shokeir, in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt.
Project Owner/s
The wind farm will be developed by a consortium comprising ENGIE (35%), Orascom Construction (25%) and Aeolus (40%) – an African renewable energy independent power producer platform of Toyota Tsusho Corporation.
Project Description
The project involves the development of a 900 MW onshore wind farm and will be developed under a 25-year build, own and operate scheme. Once operational, it will become ENGIE’s largest onshore wind farm worldwide.
Potential Job Creation
Not disclosed.
Capital Expenditure
Not confirmed.
Planned Start/End Date
Full commissioning is expected in 2028.
Owing to its size, the project will be commissioned in phases, with the first 300 MW scheduled to come online in December 2027, and full commercial operation of the 900 MW expected mid-2028.
Latest Developments
ENGIE announced the signing of a power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company in May 2026 for the development of the wind farm.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Orascom (civil and electrical balance-of-plant works and supply selected local components).
Contact Details for Project Information
ENGIE, tel +27 10 612 0700 or email africacommunications@engie.com.
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