In a significant move to fortify the nation’s energy security, the Egyptian oil and gas sector is currently bolstering efforts to expand the country’s growing natural gas grid.

This initiative aims to supply residential areas, power stations, industrial zones, and commercial projects across all governorates. The announcement was made during the general assembly meeting of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) attended by Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi.

The national gas grid spans approximately 104,000 kilometers, utilizing cutting-edge SCADA technology through the National Gas Control Center. For the fiscal year 2025/26, EGAS plans to implement six new natural gas pipeline projects to further strengthen the grid’s capabilities.

By the end of FY 2024/25, EGAS targets connecting 700,000 households to the natural gas network, bringing the total to about 15.6 million households. For FY 2025/26, the goal is to connect an additional 800,000 units.

During the first half of FY 2024/25, 66 industrial customers were connected, with another 34 in progress. This will bring the total to 100 factories for the year, and 3,768 industrial customers cumulatively since the start of operations.

As part of the Haya Karima (“Decent Life”) initiative, EGAS has completed network implementation in 617 villages and supplied gas to 570 villages. Plans are underway to connect 120 more villages with 100 already completed.