The Vice Executive Managing Director For Production and Fields Development of Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), Abdel Nasser Khafagy, Chairman of Belayim Petroleum Company (Petrobel), Khaled Mowafy, and representatives of Baker Hughes, have conducted an inspection visit to the Nexans global plant in Halden, Norway, to follow up on the manufacturing of the giant subsea power cable for the southern area of the Zohr Field–a pivotal step in maintaining the sustainability of well operations and production rates from the field.

The submarine cable, spanning about 84 kilometers, is planned to be installed at a depth of nearly 1,500 meters, with the project set to be completed by the third quarter (Q3) of 2026.

Mowafy emphasized the importance of adhering to the schedule. He highlighted that this project is a major challenge for sustaining production in the Zohr Field.

The visit also included an expanded meeting with Baker Hughes representatives to review the progress of several projects–particularly the status of manufacturing wellheads for two development wells scheduled for drilling as part of the 2026 plan. Initial estimates suggests that these wells would contribute approximately 300 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) to production once operational.

During his visit, Khafagy reaffirmed that the Zohr Field is a national project and one of Egypt’s most important natural gas fields, continuously being developed to enhance production.