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Egypt to Double Down on Natural Gas

Egypt has played a leading role in the global energy market for several decades, as a major producer of both oil and gas, as well as a vital transportation hub for energy products. Despite disruptions, caused mainly by national political unrest and geopolitical challenges in recent years, Egypt remains a major energy power in Africa. The government recently announced ambitions to expand its exploration activities for national gas, as well as continue financing an increase in the country’s renewable energy capacity in the coming decades.

Bp Outlines Plans to Accelerate E&P Operations in Egypt

During his visit to the UK, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met with bp CEO Murray Auchincloss to discuss the company’s plans to accelerate exploration and production (E&P) activities in its Mediterranean concession areas. The meeting was also attended by William Lin, Executive Vice President of Low Carbon Energy Projects; Engineer Nader Zaki, Regional President of bp for the Middle East and North Africa; and Engineer Moataz Atef, Head of the Central Administration of the Technical Office and official spokesperson for the ministry.

Egypt’s Natural Gas Output Hits 6-Year Low

Egypt’s natural gas production has tumbled to its lowest point since February 2018, as per a recent data from the Joint Organisations Data Initiative (JODI), reported by Bloomberg. This significant decline could compel the North African nation to transition from being an exporter of natural gas to increasingly depending on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports.