Egypt has exported 150,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Idku liquefication plant and is headed to Canada via French TotalEnergies’ LNG Endeavour vessel, marking the first shipment of 2026.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR), this step supports the country’s role as a regional Hub for gas trading as well as encourages foreign partners to pump more investments for increasing domestic gas production.

Parallel to its global trade efforts, Egypt is expanding its regional influence through integrated energy networks. In January 2026, the MoPMR signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Syrian Ministry of Energy to supply natural gas for electricity generation and various petroleum products.

This follows a December 2025 agreement with the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water to provide natural gas to the Deir Ammar Power Plant. These agreements leverage Egypt’s robust infrastructure, including the Arab Gas Pipeline and regasification units, to stabilize the regional energy landscape.

In 2025, Egypt exported over five LNG cargoes to European and Asian markets, including shipments to Greece, Türkiye, and Italy carrying 150,000–155,000 cubic meters each.