Frequently Asked Questions

Red Sea Wind Energy S.A.E. was founded to construct and operate a greenfield wind-farm project on the Gulf of Suez in Egypt. The project — initially developed at 500 MW and later expanded to 650 MW — is a joint effort between ENGIE (France), Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation (Japan), and Orascom Construction (Egypt).

Given the site’s favourable wind conditions, the wind farm is expected to achieve a capacity factor of around 55%. Annual generation is approximately 2 TWh of clean electricity — enough to power roughly 800,000 Egyptian homes.

The project’s initial development phase commenced in 2017, with financial close achieved in the first quarter of 2023. The wind farm reached its first Commercial Operation Date (COD) in December 2024 and was fully commissioned ahead of schedule.

Our stakeholders include the joint-venture partners (ENGIE, Orascom Construction, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, and Eurus Energy Holdings), the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) as the off-taker, and our financing partners. Our partners for wind turbines, civil works, and electrical systems include Goldwind and Orascom Construction.

Our company follows a strict Ethics and Values Charter, which guides our actions and decisions. It emphasises compliance with laws and regulations, business integrity, loyalty, and respect for others and the environment.

Red Sea Wind Energy is fully committed to upholding internationally recognised human rights. This includes respecting employees’ fundamental rights, rejecting harassment and violence, ensuring our activities respect local-community rights, and maintaining respect for human rights in our security assignments.

We perform rigorous Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and comply with Egyptian environmental regulations and international standards. We require our contractors to implement protective environmental measures, and we maintain a comprehensive Environmental and Social Management Plan to mitigate potential impacts and engage constructively with local communities.

Health & Safety form a vital part of our operational principles. We adhere to a robust Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) plan consistent with Best Industry Practices and applicable laws. Our objective is to maintain a “Zero Harm” environment and to nurture a safety-conscious culture among our employees and contractors.

Our procurement process follows a code of conduct that requires compliance with laws and regulations, ensures fair treatment of suppliers, safeguards confidentiality, and promotes ethical standards and sustainable development. Our detailed Procurement Policy is available for download on the Procurement page.

Please note that project specifics may evolve over time. For the most current information, we recommend reaching out to us directly via the Contact page.