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Egypt's most active energy law practice. Chambers Global ranked. We have advised on the country's first green hydrogen projects, first green ammonia development, and first green project bond issuance.

Egypt is a major energy producer in North Africa, with a growing market, geopolitical stability, and a robust future as a hub for renewable energy and emerging clean fuels. The transition underway — from conventional power toward solar, wind, green hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel — is one of the most significant economic transformations in the region's modern history.

Mazghouny & Co has been at the centre of this transition from the outset. We manage all legal matters associated with energy projects across their entire lifespan: from initial due diligence and land acquisition through licensing, contract negotiation, financing, construction, and operation. Our depth in this practice reflects years of sustained engagement with Egypt's energy regulatory framework and the international investors and developers who operate within it.

Our clients include leading international renewable energy developers, development finance institutions, corporate off-takers, and domestic energy companies. We advise on all transaction sides: developer, lender, investor, and offtaker.

What We Do

Full-Cycle Energy Advisory

01
Project Development
Land and building acquisition, environmental and regulatory licensing, power purchase agreement negotiation, EPC contract structuring, interconnection agreements.
02
Project Finance
DFI lending, non-recourse project finance, green bonds, equity bridge facilities, MIGA political risk insurance, lender-side and borrower-side advisory.
03
Renewables & Clean Fuels
Solar PV, onshore wind, battery storage, green hydrogen and ammonia, sustainable aviation fuel — across commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications.
04
Corporate & Investment
Equity investment structuring, joint venture agreements, acquisition due diligence, corporate reorganisation, and minority investor protections.
05
Operations & Regulatory
Ongoing operational legal support, regulatory compliance under EGYPTERA and the New Electricity Law, supply agreements, and dispute resolution.
06
Labour & Employment
Employment structuring for energy sector operations, including expatriate labour, project-specific workforce arrangements, and local content compliance.
Representative Matters

What We Have Advised On

Energy · Financing
Scatec / Obelisk Solar
USD 479.1 million — 1 GW solar PV with 200 MWh battery storage, Nagaa Hammadi. Financed by EBRD, AfDB, and BII.
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Energy · Financing
Scatec / Benban
USD 334.5M — Africa's first green project bond issuance refinancing six Benban solar plants (380 MW). Climate Bond certified.
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Energy · Wind
Scatec / Shadwan
900 MW onshore wind power purchase agreement with EETC — 25-year USD PPA, Ras Shukeir, Red Sea Governorate.
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Energy · Green Hydrogen
Globeleq
160 MW electrolyser pilot for green hydrogen and green ammonia — Egypt's first. Expandable to 3.5 GW capacity.
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Energy · SAF
Vision Invest
Minority investment in Egypt's largest planned sustainable aviation fuel development — Shell offtake, Axens technology.
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Energy · C&I Solar
juwi
36 MW bi-facial solar and 7.5 MW battery storage at Centamin gold mine — mining sector renewable energy advisory.
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Energy · Industrial
Scatec / Misr Aluminium
1 GW solar PV for Misr Aluminium Company — largest wheeled independent power producer in Egypt's commercial and industrial sector.
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Energy · Retail
Engazaat
20 MW+ solar PV across retail assets in Egypt and Lebanon — multi-site commercial solar advisory.
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Energy · Co-generation
Intro Utilities
14 MW co-generation unit — 15-year supply agreement structuring and regulatory advisory.
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Common Questions

Energy Law in Egypt

What regulatory framework governs renewable energy projects in Egypt?
Egypt's renewable energy sector is primarily governed by the New Electricity Law and overseen by the Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (EGYPTERA). Projects may be structured under the Feed-in Tariff scheme, competitive tender processes, or bilateral power purchase agreements. The regulatory landscape has evolved significantly to accommodate the government's target of 42% renewable generation by 2030, and our team has deep practical familiarity with navigating EGYPTERA approvals, land allocation, and PPA structuring across all major project types.
How long does it typically take to reach financial close on a renewable energy project in Egypt?
Timelines vary significantly by project size, financing structure, and whether the project involves DFIs. Mid-scale C&I projects with domestic financing can move in 6-9 months from mandate to financial close. Utility-scale projects with DFI participation — such as the Obelisk Solar transaction with EBRD, AfDB, and BII — typically require 18-36 months from initial development through to financial close, given the complexity of multi-lender negotiations and conditions precedent. We work proactively to identify and clear regulatory and legal path issues before they delay timelines.
Can you advise on both the developer side and the lender side of energy financing?
Yes. We have advised on energy financing transactions from all sides — developer, lender, equity investor, and offtaker. Our financing practice and energy practice operate as integrated teams, which means we understand the full documentation stack (facility agreements, security packages, common terms, intercreditor arrangements) as well as the underlying project documents they are secured against. We have represented both borrowers and DFI lenders in major Egyptian energy financing transactions.
What is the current status of green hydrogen regulation in Egypt?
Egypt launched its National Green Hydrogen Strategy and has been actively developing a regulatory framework to attract green hydrogen investment, positioning Egypt as a potential green hydrogen export hub — particularly to European markets. The framework is evolving, and there are specific incentive structures and zone designations under discussion. We have advised on Egypt's first green hydrogen and green ammonia projects and maintain close engagement with the regulatory developments in this space.
Does your firm advise on wheeling arrangements for industrial energy consumers in Egypt?
Yes. Wheeling — the use of the national grid to deliver privately generated power to industrial consumers — is an increasingly important structure for Egypt's commercial and industrial (C&I) energy market. We advised on the 1 GW solar PV project for Misr Aluminium Company, which is Egypt's largest wheeled IPP in the C&I sector, and have experience across the regulatory approvals, wheeling agreements, and offtake structuring specific to this model.
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