Deal #8767

Egypt, Arab Rep.
Created at
2021-06-08
Last update
2024-07-06

Land area

Intended size
32 800 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [current] 32800 ha
Comment on land area
The project site is located within a broader 328 km2 area previously set aside by the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) for the purposes of generating electricity from wind. The area for this specific project is not clear. Which is equivalent to 32,800 hectares

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Wind farm (32799.99 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Lekela Power was prequalified for a 250MW Wind Project from the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and renewable Energy to operate within the BOO scheme,The deal aims to provide clean, reliable electricity to underserved communities,

Carbon offset project

Carbon offset project
No

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Lease
Comment on nature of the deal
The land was allocated to NREA (an affiliate of the Ministry of Electricity) by presidential decree number 116/2016 in March 2016. NREA have granted Lekela access to the land in order to undertake development activities until Financial Close. At Financial Close, Lekela will sign a Usufruct Agreement (lease) with NREA for the life of the project.Lekela has been granted access to the land by NREA for development activities until Financial Close. At Financial Close, Lekela will sign a Usufruct Agreement (lease) with NREA for the duration of the project's life.

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2018, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
Lekela Power was prequalified for a 250MW Wind Project from the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy to operate within the BOO scheme.The project is currently in an active status, with approval granted in June 2019, signing in July 2019, and investment made in August 2019

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2020] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2021, current] In operation (production)

Contract farming

Contract farming
No