Projects & Energy

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Provided by Zaki Hashem

As the first law firm to support pioneer energy projects in Egypt, Zaki Hashem (ZH), Attorneys at Law, has the unparalleled record of having advised on:

• The first oil exploration concession in Egypt post1952 Revolution (1963), followed by over 50 concessions to date.
• The first natural gas concession and the first LNG project (Union Fenosa, 2000).
• The first petrochemical framework study for the Government of Egypt.
• The first mining concession (1987).
• The first BOT electricity plant (Sidi Kreir, 1999).
• The first BOO windfarm (Ras Ghaleb, 2018).
• The largest solar plant (IFC’s 600 MW, 2019).
• The first emergency hydropower plant in Egypt.

ZH continues to advise international and local clients on the establishment, operation, and financing of mega and infrastructure projects under BOT, BOOT, and PPP schemes - covering bid preparation, contract negotiation, and compliance for power, water, and transport projects.

Recent work highlights:

Advising...

• As member of the SYSTRA-led consortium advising the Egyptian Government on the High-Speed Railway Project Ain Sokhna-New Alamein.
• Alstom on its 40-acre rail manufacturing complex in Borg El Arab.
• Antipollution Egypt on waste management agreements with SCZone and Red Sea Port Authority.
• RATP DEV on Cairo Metro Line 3 operation and maintenance.
• IEOC/ENI on oil and gas operations in Egypt.
• OCI Global on the first green methanol bunkering in Egypt.
• EETC on the Egyptian-Saudi Linkage Project with SEC.