It is with profound shock and sadness that we announce the death of Neptune Energy Egypt’s Mohamed Mounes Shahat who passed away today, 17 February 2022.

Mounes was highly respected both at Neptune and across the industry in Egypt. We are grateful for his leadership in his short time with Neptune, and we will miss him dearly.

Neptune Energy CEO Pete Jones, said: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Neptune are with Eng Mounes’ family at this time.”

“A well-known and well-respected figure across the industry and beyond, we will miss his guidance, good humor and wise counsel.”

Neptune’s VP North Africa & Asia Pacific, Philip Lafeber, is in Egypt supporting Mounes’ family and colleagues. He will remain in country for the time being.

Prayers will be held on Friday, 18 February, after noon prayers at Ahmed Mounes Mosque, in New Cairo.