A high‑level Egyptian oil and gas delegation led by Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi attended a hydraulic fracturing job carried out by Halliburton in BED‑15 concession, operated by Badr El Din Petroleum Company (BAPETCO), during the minister’s visit to the Western Desert.
The delegation accompanying Badawi included Salah Abdel Kerim, Chairman of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC); Khaled Abdel Salam, Chairman of BAPETCO; and Amr Azzam, Halliburton Senior Area Manager.
Using Halliburton’s hydraulic fracturing technology, the well is expected to begin production by the end of this month.
Hydraulic fracturing-commonly called a “frac job”- is a well‑stimulation technique that injects high‑pressure fluid, typically water, sand, and chemicals, into underground rock formations to create fractures that release trapped oil and gas. By opening these pathways, hydrocarbons flow more freely into the wellbore, boosting production and recovery.
Last year, Halliburton, the world’s second-largest oil service company, celebrated 25 years of delivering hydraulic fracturing services to Egypt’s oil and gas sector, having been the first company to introduce this technique in the country. Throughout this period, Halliburton has consistently supported operations and reaffirmed its commitment to continue providing hydraulic fracturing solutions across Egyptian fields, strengthening its role in future development.
Halliburton senior executives briefed Badawi and the delegation on the key risks and safety protocols associated with hydraulic fracturing. Badawi emphasized that safety is the industry’s foremost priority, noting that smooth operations hinge on a collective commitment to rigorous standards across the sector.
In addition to highlighting the company’s technical capabilities in Egypt, Haliburton officials stressed its readiness to support the anticipated increase in activity, particularly in horizontal multistage fracturing. They noted that Halliburton’s advanced techniques are designed to maximize output while improving efficiency and reducing the cost per barrel.
