Egypt reports new Nile Delta gas discovery with 50 MCFD output potential

CAIRO – 2 May 2026: Egypt announced a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta, with estimated production of about 50 million cubic feet per day after the successful drilling of the exploratory well Nidoco N-2.

The discovery was made in an offshore concession operated by Italy’s Eni in partnership with Britain’s BP, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources reported on Saturday.

The well was drilled using the EDC 56 rig in West Abu Madi development area in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate, about 3 kilometers offshore in shallow waters at a depth of around 10 meters.

The well was drilled from onshore using advanced directional drilling techniques, helping reduce costs and improve operational efficiency, according to the ministry.

Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said the well’s proximity to existing infrastructure will allow it to be quickly tied into the production network within weeks.

This will enable early production and enhance investment efficiency, he added.

The minister commended Eni’s continued success in exploration activities across its concession areas.

The West Abu Madi development area is operated by Eni in partnership with Britain’s BP and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) through PETROBEL, the joint venture between Eni and EGPC.