Badr Eldin Petroleum Company (BAPETCO) signed a number of cooperation protocols to implement intensive development projects in Matrouh Governorate.

This comes within the framework of the petroleum sector’s strategy for social responsibility, Egypt’s Vision 2030, and the close cooperation between the petroleum sector and various civil society institutions to support Egyptian society in achieving sustainable development goals through developing the areas and communities surrounding petroleum work sites.

The first protocol aims to establish a groundwater storage wells project (Nasho wells) in Matrouh Governorate and was signed between BAPETCO and the Center for Sustainable Development of Matrouh Resources. BAPETCO has studied and evaluated the necessary needs to improve and raise the quality of life in Matrouh Governorate while preserving the natural resources in the governorate. Accordingly, 18 Nasho wells will be established to store groundwater in Matrouh Governorate.

The second protocol was also signed to support women through economic empowerment and improving their income in the villages of Shabib and Al-Harabi in Matrouh Governorate between the Center for Sustainable Development of Matrouh Resources and in partnership between BAPETCO and South Dabaa Petroleum Company. This is aimed at supporting women by providing them with sources of income to ensure a decent life and improve the standard of living in the Bedouin communities in Matrouh.

The third protocol aims to launch a medical convoy for medical screening of school students in Matrouh Governorate between BAPETCO and Misr El Kheir Foundation. A medical examination was conducted on 500 students in various specializations (pediatrics – cardiology – nose and ear – surgery – dermatology – complete blood count – random sugar – body mass analysis) to ensure the health of students in Matrouh Governorate.