Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has held a virtual meeting with Dalia El Gabry, the Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Egypt N.V. E (Shell Egypt), where a presentation was given about the company’s ongoing operations as well as the target plan for drilling new natural gas wells in its concessions areas in the Mediterranean to increase production and develop new discoveries.

They also discussed the company’s activities in the fields of oil marketing, carbon reduction, social development projects and the project for liquefied natural gas (LNG). 

Shell emphasized its commitment to and cooperation with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). El Gabry reaffirmed Shell’s dedication to expanding its operations in Egypt, highlighting the strong bilateral relations, productive collaboration, and continuous development over the past 110 years. This enduring partnership reflects a core belief of Shell.

Additionally, the minister discussed the progress Shell has made in its concession areas, including the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) in its tenth and eleventh phases for natural gas production. The conversation also covered the North East Amreya concession in the Mediterranean, focusing on developing the new West Mina discovery and bringing it into production, as well as the Harmattan Deep Field project, where Shell is a partner with bp, the primary operator, and ongoing exploration activities in new areas.

Badawi reaffirmed the Ministry’s full support for Shell in overcoming any challenges that may arise. He praised the company for its efforts, its commitment to its partnership with Egypt, its ongoing development, and its active participation in social responsibility programs that benefit surrounding communities. He also commended Shell’s strict adherence to occupational safety and health procedures and its dedication to environmental preservation.

Badawi emphasized that the new government is strongly determined to address any challenges that could hinder progress and increase production. He noted that a specific plan of procedures will be announced soon in this regard.