Engie completed Africa’s largest wind project

Key Figures & Findings: French utility giant Engie has announced the early completion of the 650 MW Red Sea Wind Energy project in Egypt, now Africa’s largest wind farm. Developed alongside Orascom Construction, Eurus Energy Holdings, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the project reflects Engie’s broader strategy to expand its renewables portfolio in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), especially amid slow permitting in Europe and U.S. headwinds. François-Xavier Boul, Engie’s Managing Director for MENA, emphasized Egypt’s administrative agility and fast project timelines as decisive factors in prioritizing the region. This marks Engie’s second wind energy project in Egypt, with a third already in the pipeline.

Statistics & Insights: The Red Sea Wind Energy project will generate enough electricity to power over one million Egyptian households annually. It was delivered four months ahead of schedule and contributes to Engie’s ambition to reach 95 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, up from 51 GW in 2024.

Future Implications: If successful, Engie could finalize its third Egyptian wind site—exceeding 900 MW—by 2027. The utility also plans to scale solar, wind, and hybrid systems in Morocco, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia starting in 2026.

Source: Zawya