Burullus Gas Company brought the Sparrow West-1 development well online, adding it to the production map as part of Phase 11 of the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) project. This development aligns with the first pillar of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ strategy to maximize domestic natural gas production to meet the needs of various economic sectors, as well as those of households.

WDDM is managed by Rashid Petroleum Company (Rashpetco), in which the British oil giant Shell owns a stake.

Sparrow West-1 marks the second well brought online for this phase, following the launch of Siena DE. This phase’s development plan aims to boost the company’s production capacity by up to 130 million cubic feet of natural gas per day (mmcf/d).

Sparrow West-1’s initial testing results have validated technical estimates, showing a targeted production rate of approximately 40 mmcf/d of natural gas. The well is also expected to significantly improve the efficiency of the production network and boost the performance of adjacent wells.

In less than three weeks, the company has added 80 mmcf/d of natural gas through these two wells, demonstrating a strong commitment to fast-track execution and maximizing production.

Efforts are now focused on accelerating the development of the third well in this phase, aiming for it to come online by September. This timely addition will support the local supply network during peak summer consumption, while also reducing import reliance and diversifying sources for the national natural gas grid.