The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, said that the Ministry views its workforce as a cornerstone in achieving its strategy and meeting citizens’ needs for petroleum products and natural gas while contributing to the national economy.

During a meeting with a delegation from the General Trade Union for Petroleum Workers (GTUPW) on Labor Day, Badawi highlighted the six pillars of the Ministry’s strategy, underscoring their importance for attracting new investments and driving growth within the petroleum sector. The Minister also commended the efforts exerted by the workforce to overcome challenges and deliver positive results.

For their part, representatives from the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM), and the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA) reviewed key performance indicators and achievements from July 2024 to March 2025. They also outlined upcoming plans in occupational health and safety, environmental protection, energy efficiency, production, exploration, refining, petrochemicals, and the mineral resources sector.

On his end, GTUPW Head Abbas Saber pointed out the importance of workers’ psychological wellbeing for boosting production–an aspect consistently prioritized by Ministry leaders during field visits.