Orascom Construction

Name

Orascom Construction

Legal name

Orascom Construction PLC

Website

https://orascom.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Construction Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Balance-of-Plant (BOP) & Civil Works for Power Plants (EUAEAAAL), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Environmental & Permitting Compliance During Construction (Erosion Control, Wildlife Mitigation, Monitoring) (EUAMAFAM), Temporary Construction Utilities & Logistics (Laydown Yards, Temporary Power, Transport) (EUAMAFAL)

Keywords

• Engineering construction services
• Infrastructure EPC contracting
• Concessions and investments
• Facilities management services
• Renewable energy projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Construction (EPC): Engineering, procurement, and construction contracts for infrastructure, industrial, and commercial projects across Middle East, Africa, and USA. Revenue recognized over project duration with significant project sizes ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of dollars.
2. Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Long-term O&M contracts spanning multiple sectors including water treatment, wastewater treatment, water desalination, and transportation. Includes 10-year O&M for Bahr El Baqr Water Treatment Plant and 30-year O&M for Egypt's Monorail.
3. Concessions & Investments: Investment and financing in infrastructure assets across cement, fertilizers, ports, and renewable energy sectors. Includes BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer) models for wind farms and water projects.
4. Development and Equity Stakes: Equity stakes in projects as consortium leader (16.3% in Project Wave) with development fees and EPC scope. Renewable energy concessions including 900 MW wind farms.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orascom Construction PLC is a global engineering and construction contractor delivering large-scale infrastructure, industrial, and high-end commercial projects through EPC contracts across the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. The company also develops and holds equity in infrastructure concessions (BOOT/BOO models), provides long-term operations and maintenance services, and operates building materials, facility management, and equipment distribution businesses.

Product overview

Orascom Construction PLC operates as a leading global engineering and construction group organized around five core service lines: Construction Services (infrastructure, industrial, commercial projects), Concessions & Investments (infrastructure asset development and investment), O&M and Facilities Management (operations, maintenance, and facilities management through Contrack FM and Orascom-IP), Building Materials (manufacturers of steel, glass, paints, concrete), and Equipment Services (equipment distribution through Orascom Services). The company operates globally through its two operational subsidiaries—Contrack Watts and The Weitz Company—and holds a 50% stake in Belgium-based BESIX Group. Key notable projects include the Grand Egyptian Museum, Egypt's High-Speed Rail network, Egypt Monorail, Bahr El Baqr Wastewater Treatment Plant (world's largest), Burullus Power Plant, Greater Cairo Metro, Project Wave (Abu Dhabi seawater treatment), and various US projects through The Weitz Company. The company has recently formed joint ventures including Everwater for water infrastructure and is expanding into renewable energy with wind farm concessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Contrack FM: Wholly owned subsidiary providing world class Integrated Facility Management Solutions following ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 standards in Egypt.
• Orascom Industrial Parks (Orascom-IP)
• Orascom Services

Products and services

• Construction Services Engineering and construction contracting focused on infrastructure, industrial, and high-end commercial projects globally, with particular emphasis on mega national projects in Egypt and the Middle East.
• Concessions & Investments
• O&M and Facilities Management Operations and maintenance services for water treatment, wastewater treatment, water desalination, and transportation projects, plus integrated facility management through Contrack FM and industrial park management through Orascom Industrial Parks.
• Building Materials Portfolio of construction materials manufacturers including fabricated steel products, glass curtain walling, paints, concrete pipes, an industrial free zone, and facility management companies.
• Equipment Services Equipment importation, distribution, and services company in Egypt, acting as agent for diverse OEMs covering construction, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and agriculture sectors.
• Everwater for Treatment Systems Joint venture dedicated to delivering EPC and O&M services for large-scale water infrastructure projects across the Middle East and Africa, with a combined portfolio exceeding 17 million m³/day of water, wastewater, and desalination capacity.
• 900 MW Build-Own-Operate Wind Farm (Ras Shokeir) 900 MW build-own-operate wind farm developed by a consortium of Orascom Construction (25%), Aeolus (40%), and ENGIE (35%), increasing Orascom's total wind power capacity to 1.8 GW.
• Contrack FM Wholly owned indirect subsidiary providing world-class integrated facility management solutions following ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 standards, with over 4,000 permanent employees.
• Orascom Industrial Parks (Orascom-IP) 60.5% owned subsidiary developing Egypt's first privately-owned industrial parks since 1998, with an industrial landbank of around 12.2 million square meters in Ain Sokhna and Abu Rawash-Giza, Egypt.
• Lighthouse Data Center Campus Hyperscale data center project in Port Washington, Wisconsin, featuring closed-loop liquid cooling, zero-emission energy generation, and water-positive operations, with The Weitz Company serving as one of the general contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced European natural gas production costs by ~15% through operational improvements
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Trojan Construction HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Joint venture to establish Everwater for Treatment Systems, a 50:50 company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to delivering EPC and O&M services for large-scale water infrastructure projects across Middle East and Africa. Combined portfolio exceeds 17 million m³/day of water, wastewater, and desalination capacity. Currently negotiating 300,000 m³/day desalination plant.
• BESIX GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner50% ownership stake in Belgium-based BESIX Group, expanding operations across MENA and providing additional engineering and construction capabilities. BESIX reports standalone backlog of EUR 6.4 billion.
• ENGIEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner (35% stake) for 900 MW Build-Own-Operate wind farm at Ras Shokeir, Egypt. Also partner in 900 MW wind project in Ras Shuqeir. Building on two operational BOO wind farms with total capacity of 912.5 MW.
• AeoluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrican renewable energy IPP platform of Toyota Tsusho with 40% stake in 900 MW Ras Shokeir wind farm consortium. Partner in existing operational wind farms.
• Toyota Tsusho CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Aeolus platform, Toyota Tsusho participates in 900 MW wind projects in Egypt. Consortium for 900 MW wind project in Ras Shuqeir.
• Siemens MobilitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for Egypt's high-speed rail network - Siemens handling track, signaling, electrification, and control systems while Orascom handles civil works. Also showcased Velaro high-speed train.
• The Arab ContractorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJV partner for Egypt's first high-speed rail (civil and infrastructure works) and partner in monorail project with Alstom and Orascom.
• ADNOC and TAQAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Wave - seawater treatment and supply project for ADNOC in Abu Dhabi under 30-year BOOT scheme. Orascom holds 16.3% equity stake as consortium leader. Reduces energy consumption for water injection by up to 30%.
• Scatec ASAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100MW green hydrogen project in Ain Sokhna Industrial Zone with partial production commenced. Orascom part of consortium with Sovereign Fund of Egypt and Fertiglobe. Awarded inaugural €397m H2Global contract in 2024.
• Sovereign Fund of EgyptcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in 100MW green hydrogen project in Suez Canal Economic Zone. Also involved in Obelisk green hydrogen project in Suez Canal Economic Zone.
• FertiglobecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 100MW green hydrogen project in Ain Sokhna and Obelisk green hydrogen project. Fertiglobe serves as primary off-taker for green ammonia production.
• Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals CompanystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed at EGYPES 2026 to explore developing Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub in Alexandria. Feasibility studies for 500 MW renewable energy and green hydrogen production equivalent to 480 tons/day green ammonia.
• AlexFert (Alexandria Fertilizers Company)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub MoU - evaluating integration of green hydrogen into ammonia production.
• UEG Green Hydrogen Development Holding LimitedstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner for feasibility studies in Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub project - 500 MW renewable energy capacity combining wind and solar.
• Valmore HoldingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory to Mediterranean Green Hydrogen Hub MoU at EGYPES 2026.
• Obelisk Green Hydrogen Project Partners (Scatec, Fertiglobe, Sovereign Fund of Egypt)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic equity partnership in Suez Canal Economic Zone - green hydrogen using dedicated solar and wind power for conversion to green ammonia. Scatec holds majority stake.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Larsen & Toubro: Indian diversified EPC conglomerate with significant Middle East presence across infrastructure, hydrocarbons, and power. Comparable scale, project mix, and emerging-market government client base.
• Fluor Corporation: Global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and project management firm with strong energy, mining, and government project exposure. Comparable in EPC delivery and concession structures.
• Bouygues Construction: European EPC and concessions group operating across buildings, infrastructure, and energy. Comparable in integrated EPC + concessions business model and international mega-project track record.
• Strabag SE: Austrian-headquartered European construction group with strong transportation infrastructure and concessions franchises. Comparable in scale, geographic diversification, and reliance on government capex.
• Bechtel Corporation: US-based global EPC incumbent active across infrastructure, energy, water, and government services. Comparable as a mega-project EPC platform with concessions and O&M capabilities.
• VINCI Construction: France-based global construction and concessions group with major roads, airports, and energy infrastructure franchises. Comparable in combining EPC delivery with long-duration concessions.

Direct peers

• BESIX Group: Belgium-headquartered EPC contractor operating across MENA and Europe; 50%-owned by Orascom with EUR 6.4 billion standalone backlog. Directly comparable in scope (mega infrastructure, marine, concessions) and geography.
• El Seif Engineering Contracting: Saudi Arabia-based EPC contractor focused on mega infrastructure, high-rise, and transportation projects. Comparable in regional footprint, government client base, and project scale.
• Arab Contractors: Egyptian state-linked EPC contractor and JV partner to Orascom on the high-speed rail and monorail projects. Closest domestic peer across infrastructure, water, and transportation mega-projects.
• Saudi Binladin Group: One of the largest Middle East EPC contractors with deep exposure to Saudi mega-projects and government clients. Comparable in scale, regional concentration, and infrastructure-heavy backlog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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