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QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil Explore Cyprus Gas Exports via Egypt’s Infrastructure

May 21, 2026

QatarEnergy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian government and ExxonMobil to study the potential development and commercialization of gas discoveries in Cyprus through Egypt’s existing gas and LNG export infrastructure…

Sponsored: Global Energy Leaders to Convene at Egypt Energy Show 2026 to Strengthen Partnerships and Shape the Future of Energy Systems

Mar 30, 2026

The 9th edition of Egypt Energy Show 2026 will take place in Cairo from 30 March to 1 April 2026, bringing together Heads of State, ministers, CEOs and global energy leaders at a pivotal moment for the industry.  His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi…

TotalEnergies, EGAS Shake Hands on Oil Exploration off Egypt

May 13, 2026

TotalEnergies and the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on exploration activities offshore Egypt.The MoU covers a large area located in offshore north-western Egypt.The agreement establishes…

BP Weighs Sale of Egyptian Gas Assets, Sources Say

May 15, 2026

Oil major BP is considering selling some of its natural gas assets in Egypt, four people close to the matter told Reuters, as new CEO Meg O'Neill restructures the group to cut debt and refocus on more profitable projects.BP has invested more than $35 billion in Egypt over six decades…

Eni, BP Make Offshore Gas Discovery in Egypt via Onshore Directional Drilling Op

May 07, 2026

Italy’s Eni and UK’s BP have made a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta region, expected to produce around 50 million cubic feet of gas per day, by drilling an offshore well using advanced directional drilling technologies from onshore…

Shell Starts Multi-Well Drilling Campaign off Egypt with Stena Drillship

Feb 20, 2026

Shell has launched a multi-well offshore drilling campaign in Egypt’s Mediterranean waters using Stena Drilling’s Stena IceMax drillship, marking the start of a new development phase at the West Mena gas field.Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources…

BP, ADNOC JV Takes FID on Harmattan Gas Project off Egypt

Apr 02, 2026

Arcius Energy, a joint venture between BP and ADNOC, has taken a final investment decision to develop the Harmattan gas field in Egypt’s El Burg Offshore concession.The investment, estimated at approximately $500, marks one of Arcius’ first…

Egypt Approves Draft Offshore Exploration Deal with Chevron

Apr 17, 2026

The Egyptian cabinet approved on Thursday a draft for a gas and oil exploration agreement in the Lotus offshore area in the Mediterranean with Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company and Chevron Egypt Holdings Ltd, a statement said.Egypt, which…

Egypt, Cyprus Deepen Gas Ties with New Cooperation Framework

Mar 31, 2026

Egypt and Cyprus signed a framework agreement for cooperation on gas at the Egypt 2026 Energy Show on Monday.A spokesperson for the Cypriot presidency said that the non-binding agreement will be a base upon which the two countries can negotiate…

ABL Group, PetroSafe Partner Up for Offshore Energy Services in Egypt

Apr 16, 2026

ABL Group, via its Egypt-based units, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PetroSafe to collaborate on onshore and offshore technical services for energy assets in Egypt.The agreement covers offshore and onshore facilities and…

Eni Makes Gas Discovery Offshore Egypt, Eyes Fast-Track Development

Apr 07, 2026

Eni has made a gas and condensate discovery offshore Egypt, with preliminary estimates indicating about 2 trillion cubic feet of gas in place.The discovery was made at the Denise W-1 exploration well in the Temsah concession in the Eastern Mediterranean…

Energean Warns Prolonged Conflict May Delay $1B Gas Project

Apr 02, 2026

Oil and gas producer Energean is spending about $10 million a month to keep its shut-in Israeli offshore operations on standby, and its more than $1 billion Katlan project will be delayed if the Iran war lasts beyond May, its CEO told Reuters…

Arcius Energy to Drill Two Offshore Gas Wells in Egypt

Mar 23, 2026

Arcius Energy, a joint venture between BP and ADNOC, is set to begin drilling two offshore gas exploration wells in Egypt’s Mediterranean waters as part of the country’s wider upstream expansion plans.The campaign will target the Atoll West…

Capricorn Energy Reports Loss on Egypt JV Charge, Keeps Outlook

Mar 26, 2026

Oil producer Capricorn Energy swung to an annual pre-tax loss on Thursday, after it took a $10.6 million impairment charge for its Egyptian joint venture.The Egypt-focused firm took the charge after an assessment of its Alam El Shawish West JV with Cheiron Oil & Gas showed reduced future production…

Shell Sees Encouraging Signs at Sirius-1X Exploration Well Offshore Egypt

Mar 13, 2026

The drilling results from Shell’s Sirius 1X exploratory well in the Mediterranean Sea offshore Egypt have shown encouraging initial indications, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said in an update.The well is operated by Shell…

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