Egypt has once again marked a very significant step towards towards its overall renewable energy development with the completion of the 650MW GOS II Wind Farm Project. EWA Group played a very crucial role via its expertise in both the heavy lift transport and the logistics of the project.
The completion of this wind farm project is in line with Egypt’s ambition to increase its reliance on clean energy and cut overall carbon emissions by the year 2030 and also its ambitious goals that foresee the country to achieve 14GW of wind energy by the end of the decade.
GOS II Wind Farm is located in the Gulf of Suez. The project comprises of a total of 104 wind turbines., each requiring the transport of up to 11 heavy lift components. This wind farm project underscores the rapidly expanding wind energy sector of Egypt. As of the year 2021, the country had installed roughly 1,375MW of operational wind power plants. Additionally, it is also quite important to note that the government has an aim of generating approximately 5 billion kWh of electricity from wind power by the year 2025.
GOS II Wind Farm Project
Location:
- The wind farm is located in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt, specifically in the Gulf of El Zayt area.
Capacity:
- The project has a capacity of 654 MW, making it one of the largest wind farms in Africa.
Developers:
- It is being developed by a consortium of companies, including:
Eurus Energy
Toyota Tsusho
Engie S.A.
Orascom Construction PLC.
Turbines:
- The project utilizes 104 wind turbines.
- The project includes the installation of 20 wind turbines with 7.5 MW which are the largest-class onshore wind turbines in the world.
- The project required the transportation of exceptionally large turbine blades, with EWA group handling the transportation of 92 meter long blades.
Significance:
- The GOS II Wind Farm is a significant contribution to Egypt’s renewable energy goals, supporting the country’s Vision 2030 and its aim to increase reliance on clean energy.
- It is part of Egypt’s aims to reach 14 GW of wind power by the end of the decade.
Timeline:
- Construction commenced in March 2023.
- Commercial operation for the expanded capacity is scheduled to begin in August 2025.
Benefits:
- The project will contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions.
- The generated electricity will be supplied to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
EWA Group A Key Logistics Player in the Delivery of the Wind Farm Project
One of the big achievements within the GOS II Wind Farm Project was the successful transportation of the longest wind turbines blade, boasting an impressive height of 92 meters. The handling of cargo with such a size portrayed the importance of advanced logistics. The key contribution of EWA Group reinforced the capability of Egypt to handle an large scale renewable energy development projects.
The participation of EWA Group in this wind farm project encompassed a number of complex logistics operations which include:
• Shipping agency services: managing the vessel coordination and also ensuring that the port is handled efficiently
• Port operations: oversaw the works of unloading, handling, and also securing the storage of the turbine components.
• Customs clearance: the company made sure that there was both smooth and timely clearance of essential equipment for the project.
• Inland transportation and storage: the company ensured that there was precise delivery planning and also secure storage solutions were in place.
• Heavy lift transport: lastly, the company conducted specialized transport of the big heavy equipment with utter precision.
The wind resources of Egypt, especially the Gulf of Suez, boast some of the highest wind speeds in the region. These conditions are usually attractive for wind energy projects. The country is establishing quite a number of international partnerships that will foresee the development of windfarms. This step clearly indicates that Egypt intends to solidify its position a leading renewable energy leader in both Africa and the Middle East.
