Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) has successfully brought four new natural gas wells onstream, with a combined production capacity of around 120 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d), as part of its strategy to reduce the gas import bill and enhance domestic production.

The new wells include developments in the West El Burullus field in the Mediterranean, implemented in partnership with Cheiron Petroleum Corporation, Egypt’s largest independent E&P company, alongside additional wells within the concession areas of Khalda Petroleum Company, in partnership with Apache Corporation ,  in the Western Desert.

The ministry stated that accelerating the pace of production remains a key pillar of its current action plan, aimed at optimizing local output and mitigating the impact of rising global energy prices. The new additions are expected to support the stability of the domestic gas market and gradually reduce reliance on imports.

These efforts align with the government’s broader strategy to maximize the utilization of existing resources, fast-track field development, and strengthen partnerships with international oil companies to ensure sustainable energy supply.