The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its partner, the Siemens, DNV, and EnExpert Energy Consortium. It aims to enhance safety levels and improve the efficiency, security, and sustainability of the petroleum pipeline network for crude oil and petroleum product transportation and storage. It reinforces Egypt’s position in transporting and storing petroleum materials and enables the Petroleum Pipelines Company (PPC) to move towards growth and expand its local and regional presence.

The cooperation includes the implementation of an integrated project comprising three main phases. The three phases aim to modernize and develop the pipeline network belonging to PPC, which is considered one of the largest pipeline networks in the region with a length exceeding 7,000 kilometers extending across the country.

The consortium will develop safety systems, as well as enhance operational process safety and asset efficiency through a set of solutions. They include advanced industrial automation applications, digital twin models, real-time monitoring and analysis tools, alongside Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), and monitoring and preventing illegal encroachments and theft of petroleum products.

The EGPC Chairman, Salah Abdel Kerim, stated that this agreement reflects the Authority’s interest in developing, securing, and sustaining the infrastructure. “By employing the latest technologies from DNV and Siemens, we will achieve a qualitative leap in safety standards and operational excellence and enhance Egypt’s role as a trusted regional energy hub,” he said.

It is worth mentioning that DNV is an independent assurance and risk management provider with a significant presence in Egypt. It brings expertise to the table in areas like renewable energy, maritime, and digital transformation. Meanwhile, Siemens brings commitment to knowledge transfer and skill development within Egypt. Enexpert Energy is a company focused on energy management solutions through the use of innovative technologies.