10GW Wind Farm in Egypt Advances Towards Construction
Infinity Power, Africa’s largest renewable energy developer, Hassan Allam Utilities, a sustainable infrastructure-focused development and investment platform, and Masdar, the UAE’s leading renewable energy company, have signed a Land Access Agreement with the Egyptian Government for their 10GW onshore wind farm. This project, set to be one of the largest in the world, has a project value exceeding US$10 billion.
The agreement grants the consortium access to a 3025 km² area of land in West Suhag, allowing them to conduct essential development studies. These studies include resource measurement campaigns, geotechnical and topographic surveys, and environmental assessments to ensure minimal impact on the environment.
These studies mark a significant step forward in the project’s development. The findings will be crucial in advancing towards the construction phase. Once construction begins, the wind farm will offer substantial benefits to local communities, including job creation, community support initiatives, and environmental protection measures.
The landmark wind project is expected to produce 47,790 GWh of clean energy annually, reducing Egypt’s carbon emissions by approximately 9 percent by displacing 23.8 million tonnes of CO2 each year. Additionally, the wind farm will support Egypt’s goal of sourcing 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030, saving the country an estimated US$5 billion annually in natural gas costs.
The agreement signing was witnessed by the Prime Minister of Egypt, HE Moustafa Madbouly, and HE Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy of Egypt. Signatories included Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Chairman of Infinity Power, Karim Hefzy, COO at Hassan Allam Utilities, and Dr. Mohamed Asaad Taher, Senior Manager of Business Development and Investment at Masdar.
Masdar’s CEO, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, stated, “Masdar, its joint venture Infinity Power, and our partner Hassan Allam Utilities, are supporting Egypt to achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets. This milestone project will push the limits of innovation and scale, helping to unlock Africa’s clean energy potential and advance its energy transition.”