MRMIA Sets September 22-24 Deadlines for Seven Mineral Blocks
The Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) has announced September 22-24, 2026, as the closing dates for bidding on seven available mineral exploration blocks.
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MRMIA Opens Licensing for Mining Analysis Laboratories
The Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority (MRMIA) has opened applications for licenses to establish and operate laboratories that analyze rocks and ores from mines, quarries and saltpans, following recent amendments to Egypt’s mining regulations.
ECHEM Produces 4.6 Mn Tons of Petrochemicals, Records $2.6 Bn Revenues
The Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) produced around 4.6 million tons of petrochemical products and recorded $2.6 billion in revenues during fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, as exports reached markets across 50 countries.
EGPC Records 63 Discoveries, Refines 28 Mn Tons of Crude in FY 2025/26
The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) recorded 63 new oil and gas discoveries and refined around 28 million tons of crude during fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, as it worked to raise domestic production and meet local fuel demand.
MoPMR, Kenya Discuss Green Manufacturing, Biofuel Cooperation
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) discussed cooperation with Kenya to exchange expertise in green manufacturing, biofuels, energy efficiency and emissions reduction, as both sides seek closer coordination on energy and climate projects.
Cabinet Allows Production to Continue at Expiring Petroleum Development Areas
Egypt’s Cabinet approved a Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources request to continue production from petroleum development areas where contracts have expired or are nearing expiry, aiming to maintain current production levels.
Shell Lubricants Egypt Partners With TAQA Petroleum to Expand Product Access
Shell Lubricants Egypt has partnered with TAQA Petroleum, TAQA Arabia's subsidiary, to make its lubricants and coolants available across TAQA Petroleum service stations, to make a wide range of Shell lubricants and coolants available across TAQA service stations, bringing Shell products closer to a broader segment of motorists across Egypt’s governorates.
EPC Produces 78,000 Tons of PVC as Exports Reach 24,000 Tons
Egyptian Petrochemicals Company (EPC) produced around 78,000 tons of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in FY 2025/26 while increasing exports to 24,000 tons as the company expanded sales into African and Latin American markets.
Badawi Targets 80% Refinery Utilization to Cut Egypt’s Fuel Imports
Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, said raising the utilization rate of Egypt’s refineries from 66% to 80% will increase reliance on locally refined petroleum products and help reduce the country’s fuel import bill.
Badawi Directs CPC to Develop Five-Year Expansion Plan as Bunkering Volumes Surge 610%
Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, directed Cooperation Petroleum Company (CPC) to prepare a five-year plan to expand its products and services into neighboring markets after the company reported strong growth in FY 2025/26.
