As part of its strategy to boost domestic oil and gas output, the Egyptian oil and gas sector has added roughly 12,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) of crude oil and condensates to Western Desert production over the past two weeks, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) announced in a statement.

This comes as Khalda Petroleum Company, a joint venture (JV) between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and US-based Apache, has achieved a significant production leap by adding more than 10,000 bbl/d of crude oil and condensates in just two weeks, pushing up the company’s production to around 123,500 bbl/d on June 8, 2026.

Khalda Petroleum’s strong field results showcase the success of recent intensive investment programs, driven by the gradual settlement of dues that boosted spending, accelerated drilling and exploration, and turned opportunities into production supporting the local market

Also, the General Petroleum Company (GPC) has achieved its highest production levels since October 2024, with total output reaching around 74,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d). This includes nearly 61,000 barrels of crude oil, reflecting the success of intensive development programs, improved field operating efficiency, and accelerated plans to raise production.

The company recorded a new production addition from the Abu Sannan area in the Western Desert, which serves as a distinguished model for maximizing the value of producing fields through the use of advanced technologies and Egyptian technical expertise.

The exploratory well GPF‑1X was brought on stream at a rate of about 1,500 bbl/d of crude oil, along with 1 million cubic feet of natural gas per day (mmcf/d). Drilling results also indicated positive signs of oil‑bearing formations in other layers, including North Bahariya and Abu Rawash. Plans are in place to continue testing and evaluation in the coming period, supporting opportunities to add new reserves and further increase production rates.

These results reflect the success of the Ministry’s strategy in developing new discoveries and maximizing the utilization of existing fields, according to the statement.

This comes in line with EGPC’s efforts to adhere to drilling schedules and development timelines to secure sustainable production growth through EGPC’s CEO visits to the company’s subsidiary in the Western Desert.