Shell and PETRONAS’ Burullus Gas Company brought the Siena DE development well online three days ahead of schedule. This achievement marks the first milestone in the 11th phase of the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) project.

The actual well testing results validated previous engineering studies, achieving natural gas production rates of 40 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d). The eleventh phase of the project is designed to increase the company’s output by up to 130 mmcf/d of natural gas through a development plan that includes drilling three new wells. This expansion will significantly enhance domestic natural gas production, especially during the current summer peak demand, while also lowering import costs and ensuring a secure, diversified supply of natural gas.

In that context, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources reiterated its commitment to strengthening partnerships with production partners to accelerate production activities and create a favorable environment for investment. These initiatives are focused on boosting the country’s natural gas production capacity and utilizing domestic natural resources.

Burullus Gas Company SAE is an Egypt-based firm operating in the gas sector. It specializes in the exploration, drilling, and production of natural gas.