West Delta Electricity Production

What West Delta Electricity Production does

West Delta Electricity Production Company (شركة غرب الدلتا لإنتاج الكهرباء) is a wholly state-owned Egyptian electricity generation utility, operating as a subsidiary of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) under the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy. Headquartered in Alexandria, the company runs a portfolio of nine thermal power stations spanning the Western Delta region from Marsa Matrouh to Beheira, including Sidi Krir (combined cycle and steam), Abu Qir (new and steam), Damanhour (expansion and combined cycle), Kafr El-Dawar, Marsa Matrouh, and El-Seyouf Gas. Generation is based on heavy fuel oil (mazut) and natural gas using steam turbine and combined cycle technologies, with one known unit (Damanhour expansion) rated at 300 MW.

The company operates a regulated, single-customer business model: all generated electricity is sold into the Egyptian National Electricity Grid via the Egyptian Company for Electricity Transmission (EETC) under EEHC's supervision and government-set tariffs. There is no commercial sales motion or external customer acquisition. Supporting infrastructure includes an in-house Chemistry and Environment Sector that monitors air, water, soil, wastewater, drinking water, and combustion gas emissions across all stations, plus transformer oil and fuel analysis functions. The company maintains employee welfare facilities through the Zagazal Club subsidiary and runs its own training center at Abu Qir.

Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the company's pricing is set through regulated government tariffs rather than market mechanisms. Leadership consists of a Chairman and Managing Director appointed through EEHC and government channels, supported by heads of production, technical, financial/administrative/HR, legal, and internal audit functions. Recent activity includes large-scale employee promotion rounds (391 in July 2025, 309 in July 2026), general assembly approvals of forward planning budgets through FY2026/2027, and an environmental partnership with the Global Environment Facility on PCB disposal from transformer oils.

Name

West Delta Electricity Production

Legal name

West Delta Electricity Production Company (شركة غرب الدلتا لإنتاج الكهرباء)

Website

https://wdpc-alex.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

West Delta Electricity Production Company is a state-owned Egyptian thermal power generator operating nine stations across the Western Delta region, selling all output to the national grid under regulated tariffs via EEHC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Generation (Thermal Power)

NAICS

Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation (221112), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility-Scale Oil-Fired Steam Power Plants (Residual/Fuel Oil) (EUACACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gas-Fired Power Plant Development & IPP Ownership (Greenfield/Brownfield) (EUACABAI)

Keywords

• Thermal power generation
• Electricity production
• Combined cycle plants
• Steam power stations
• National grid supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electricity Generation and Sales: The company generates electricity through thermal power stations and sells power to the Egyptian national electricity grid under the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company umbrella. Revenue is derived from regulated government electricity tariffs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

West Delta Electricity Production Company generates electricity through thermal power stations using mazout (fuel oil) and natural gas, operating combined cycle and steam turbine facilities across the Western Delta region of Egypt. All generated power is sold to the Egyptian national electricity grid under the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) at regulated government tariffs. The company operates nine major power stations stretching from Marsa Matrouh to Beheira governorate, with corporate headquarters in Alexandria.

Product overview

West Delta Electricity Production Company (WDEPC) is an Egyptian state-owned electricity generation utility operating a portfolio of thermal power plants across the Delta region, spanning from Marsa Matrouh to Beheira governorate. The company generates electricity from thermal stations utilizing heavy fuel oil (mazut) and natural gas, operating both conventional steam turbine facilities and combined cycle power stations. The portfolio includes nine major power stations: Sidi Krir (combined cycle and steam), Abu Qir (new and steam), Damietta Extension and Combined, Kafr El-Dawar, Marsa Matrouh, and El-Seyouf. WDEPC operates under the Egypt Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) and adheres to national energy policies providing sustainable electricity to all customers according to international standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sidi Krir Combined Cycle Power Station Combined cycle power generation facility located at Sidi Krir, producing electricity through integrated gas and steam turbine systems and feeding the Egyptian national grid via EEHC.
• Sidi Krir Steam Power Station Steam-based thermal power station at Sidi Krir operating on heavy fuel oil (mazut) and natural gas to feed the Egyptian national grid.
• Abu Qir New Power Station Thermal power generation facility at Abu Qir operating on heavy fuel oil and natural gas, contributing to electricity supply for the Egyptian national grid.
• Abu Qir Steam Power Station Steam power generation station at Abu Qir utilizing conventional thermal generation technology and feeding the Egyptian national grid.
• Damanhour Extension Power Station Steam turbine power station expansion unit at Damanhour with 300 MW generating capacity, supplying the Egyptian national grid in the Western Delta region.
• Damanhour Combined Power Station Combined cycle power generation facility at Damanhour with integrated gas and steam turbine operations feeding the Egyptian national grid.
• Kafr El-Dawar Steam Power Station Thermal steam power station at Kafr El-Dawar operating on heavy fuel oil and natural gas, supplying electricity to the Egyptian national grid.
• Marsa Matrouh Steam Power Station Steam power generation facility serving the Marsa Matrouh region on Egypt's western coast, feeding the Egyptian national grid.
• El-Seyouf Gas Power Station Gas-fired power generation station contributing to electricity production in the Western Delta region and feeding the Egyptian national grid.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Global Environment Facility (GEF)minorOthers · 4 January 2022Partner in the Sustainable Management of POPs project for safe disposal of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) found in transformer oils. Visit by Minister of Environment and Governor of Beheira to Damnhour power stations.
• Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent holding company overseeing all electricity production companies in Egypt. West Delta Electricity Production operates as a subsidiary under EEHC's supervision and regulatory framework.
• Egyptian Company for Electricity Transmission (EETC)coreTechnology or IntegrationEETC manages the national electricity transmission network. West Delta Electricity feeds power into the national grid through this transmission infrastructure.
• Ministry of Electricity and Renewable EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent ministry overseeing all electricity sector companies including West Delta Electricity Production Company and EEHC.
• Medical Services Company (شركة الخدمات الطبية)minorOthersProvides healthcare services for company employees and retirees under the EEHC umbrella.
• Abu Qir Training CenterminorOthersTraining center for the company providing vocational training for students and employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC): Parent holding company overseeing all Egyptian electricity production, transmission, and distribution. Parent of WDEPC and benchmark for sector-level capacity, capex, and tariff policy.
• Elsewedy Electric: Egyptian-listed energy and infrastructure group with power generation, cables, transformers, and EPC capabilities. Comparable on Egypt power-sector exposure, though broader in scope than WDEPC's pure generation focus.

Others

• Eni Plenitude / EniPower (Italy): Integrated energy operator with combined-cycle gas generation assets serving regulated and industrial customers. Relevant as a benchmark for combined-cycle operating economics and dual-fuel flexibility.

Direct peers

• Cairo Electricity Production Company: EEHC-affiliated thermal generation company serving Cairo and surrounding areas. Closely comparable on technology stack (steam + combined cycle), fuel sources, and institutional structure.
• Upper Egypt Electricity Production Company: EEHC subsidiary operating thermal generation assets in Upper Egypt under the same regulatory and commercial framework as WDEPC. Comparable on fleet composition, fuel mix, and customer structure.
• Middle Egypt Electricity Production Company: EEHC subsidiary generating electricity from thermal power stations in Middle Egypt. Operates the same business model — state-owned thermal generation sold under regulated tariffs to the national grid — making it a directly comparable peer.
• Hydro Plants Electricity Production Company: EEHC subsidiary operating Egypt's hydroelectric generation fleet. Sister generation company under EEHC with same regulated offtake, differing only on primary technology (hydro vs thermal).
• East Delta Electricity Production Company: Sister electricity generation company under EEHC operating thermal plants in Egypt's Eastern Delta region. Directly comparable as a state-owned Egyptian thermal generator with the same fuel mix, regulated offtake structure, and EEHC oversight.

Regional players

• ACWA Power: Saudi Arabia-based developer, owner, and operator of power generation and desal assets across the Middle East and Africa. Comparable as a regional power-generation IPP with combined-cycle gas exposure and emerging-market operating experience.
• Saudi Electricity Company: Vertically integrated Saudi power utility operating generation, transmission, and distribution. Comparable on thermal generation scale and state-linked utility structure, though geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-delta-electricity-production

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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