CAIRO – 11 December 2024: The Egyptian Cabinet has approved two petroleum concession agreements involving the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), and several international companies.
The first agreement focuses on the exploration and exploitation of natural gas and crude oil in the East Port Said offshore area in the Mediterranean Sea, while the second pertains to oil exploration and production in the East Al-Abiad area in the Western Desert.
These agreements represent a minimum investment of $133.8 million, including the drilling of at least four wells and the provision of multiple training grants.
In November, the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badwi, announced Egypt’s goal to increase its natural gas production by 20 percent, aiming to reach 1 billion cubic feet per day. This target reflects the country's broader ambition to enhance its energy capabilities.
In December, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources reported plans to strengthen Egypt's LNG infrastructure with the addition of a second floating regasification unit in Ain Sokhna. This development follows an agreement between New Fortress Energy and EGAS.
The new unit, reportedly the Energos Eskimo, currently stationed in Aqaba Port, Jordan, is expected to become operational in the second half of 2025, marking a significant step in boosting Egypt's energy capacity.
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