Orascom Construction has started commercial operations of Egypt’s largest wind farm six months earlier than planned. The company is now operating 500 megawatts (MW) of the Ras Ghareb wind farm, located along the Red Sea coast.
Project factsheet
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Project name: Ras Ghareb wind farm
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Location: Red Sea coast, near Ras Ghareb, Egypt
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Total capacity: 650 MW (500 MW operational)
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Operational date: April 2025 (6 months ahead of schedule)
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Developers:
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ENGIE – 35%
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Orascom Construction – 25%
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Toyota Tsusho Corporation – 20%
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Eurus Energy Holdings – 20%
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Homes powered: Over 1 million
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CO₂ reduction: Around 1.5 million tonnes per year
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Future expansion: 900+ MW planned nearby
The project is part of a bigger 650 MW wind farm in Egypt, developed by Red Sea Wind Energy S.A.E. This is a joint venture made up of ENGIE (35%), Orascom Construction (25%), Toyota Tsusho Corporation (20%), and Eurus Energy Holdings (20%).
New Ras Ghareb wind project will power over 1 million homes
The Ras Ghareb wind farm will provide clean electricity to over one million homes in Egypt. Moreover, it will cut carbon emissions by about 1.5 million tonnes each year. As a result, it helps Egypt move closer to its goal of using more sustainable energy.
Orascom Construction now has 912.5 MW of wind power in its renewable energy portfolio. The company is also working on water projects in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. These efforts support its aim to grow in the clean energy sector.
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The wind farm in Egypt uses large turbines that turn wind into electricity. These turbines are placed in a windy area to catch strong gusts from the Red Sea. As a result, they can work efficiently throughout the year.
The partners behind the Ras Ghareb wind farm have already begun planning another wind project. It will be located near the current site and is expected to produce over 900 MW.
