The initial production rates of the Mina West-1 well, part of the West Mina gas field development project in the Mediterranean Sea, came at approximately 45 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) of natural gas and around 1,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) of condensates, noted a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR).
The project is being developed by Rashid Petroleum Company (Rashpetco), a joint venture of Shell, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC), Malysia’s Petronas and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC).
Further testing and reservoir performance analysis indicated that production from the well could be increased to around 80 mmcf/d once it is tied into existing infrastructure, according to the ministry.
This falls within the framework of implementing the first phase of the West Mina field development plan, with investments estimated at around $390 million, and applies the latest drilling and processing technologies to enhance production efficiency. This phase is planned to add 160 million cubic feet of gas per day, along with 3,000 barrels of condensate, during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2026.
Preliminary estimates indicate that the field contains around 245 billion cubic feet (bcf) of recoverable natural gas reserves and approximately 5 million barrels (mmbbl) of condensate.
The project reflects the MoPMR’s ongoing efforts to boost domestic natural gas production and strengthen Egypt’s energy security.
Meanwhile, drilling and completion activities for the Mina West-2 well are set to commence soon, supporting efforts to accelerate field development and increase production.
The West Mina field was discovered in the Mediterranean Sea in October 2023 and is being developed by Shell and KUFPEC through a subsea tie-back to the existing West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) infrastructure. In July 2025, the partners took a final investment decision to develop the field, which is expected to contribute new gas supplies to Egypt’s domestic market starting in Q4 2026.
