Egypt has exported a new shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from the Idku liquefaction plant to Türkiye, marking the second consecutive cargo dispatched this year as the country ramps up its regional energy hub activities.

The shipment, consisting of 150,000 cubic meters (m³), was transported aboard the Methane Becki Anne carrier on behalf of Shell, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR).

This follows a similar shipment of 150,000 m³ sent earlier this month to Canada via French TotalEnergies’ LNG Endeavour vessel.

The MoPMR noted that these exports are part of Egypt’s ongoing efforts to fulfill contractual commitments to international investment partners and maximize the value added by domestic LNG infrastructure.

The strategy is supported by an incentive package introduced in August 2024, which allows International Oil Companies (IOCs) to export a portion of their share of new gas production. The proceeds from these exports are directly utilized to settle outstanding government dues, creating a sustainable cycle for reinvestment in domestic exploration and production (E&P).

During 2025, Egypt supplied LNG to Asian and European markets, including Spain, Italy, Taiwan, Greece, and Türkiye with volumes totaling around 891,000 m³.