Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, conducted an unannounced visit to the National Natural Gas Grid Control Center (NATA) at the Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO) headquarters. The visit aimed to inspect the operational status of the national natural gas transmission grid and ensure the regular flow of natural gas supplies across the network to various consumption sectors.

The Minister emphasized the importance of guaranteeing that the needs of the electricity and industrial sectors are met stably and securely. The visit came in continuation of unplanned field visits to monitor progress at production and operation sites, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR).

During the visit, Badawi followed up with Mohamed Marzouk, Chairman of GASCO, and the center’s team on current gas pumping rates. He also verified the efficiency of the national grid’s operational status, extending his thanks to the center’s team for their efficient management of the network and their continuous monitoring to secure supplies amidst the current circumstances and their associated challenges.

Furthermore, the Minister reviewed the preparations and operational scenarios prepared in advance to handle any potential variables, as well as to meet the expected increases in consumption rates with the onset of the summer months, thereby enhancing the grid’s readiness and its sustained ability to secure supplies with high efficiency.

Badawi further confirmed the completion of preparations for the natural gas distribution system for residential and commercial consumption, in readiness for the blessed Eid al-Fitr holiday and the accompanying seasonal surge in domestic and commercial gas demand.