Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi took part in the opening of the Africa Down Under (ADU) Mining and Energy Conference in Perth, Australia. Running from 3 to 5 September, the event is the leading platform for trade and investment ties in the mining sector between Africa and Australia, and has been the largest African mining gathering held outside the continent since its launch in 2003.
During his visit to the UAE, Karim Badawi, the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, inspected the headquarters of the Engineering for the Petroleum and Process Industries (ENPPI) company branch in UAE capital Abu Dhabi. This followed the signing of a cooperation agreement in mining and finance with the Emirati International Resources Holding Company (IRH).
Egypt Gas has reported higher net profits after taxes of EGP 209.18 million in the first half (H1) of 2025, compared to EGP 167.61 million in H1 of 2024, according to the Egyptian Exchange.
Columbia Group, a global leader in integrated maritime services, and its long-time partner, Pan Marine Shipping Services, one of Egypt's largest maritime solutions providers, have joined forces to launch a new joint venture, Columbia Pan Marine Ship Management Egypt. The new entity will represent the Group in Egypt and will offer the complete range of services from Columbia Shipmanagement and the broader Columbia Group.
Egypt has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with UAE-based International Resources Holding (IRH) in the fields of mining and finance.
Petroleum Pipelines Company (PPC) has completed the SCADA system for automated monitoring, control, and early detection of pipeline leaks. The system protects pipelines from tampering and theft, said Haggag Rabie, the company’s chairman. The project is one in a package of projects recently undertaken by the company to replace, renew, and increase the efficiency of petroleum product pipelines nationwide. A key objective of these projects was to secure the necessary fuel supplies for electricity plants as the primary consumers. The total cost of these projects amounted to EGP 3.3 billion.
The board of directors of TAQA Arabia, Egypt’s leading private sector energy and utility provider, held a meeting recently via video conference to approve the company's management presentation for the second quarter investment plans, according to the company's disclosure to the Egyptian stock exchange During the meeting, the board reviewed the latest developments of the Zafarana solar energy project, implemented under a memorandum of understanding signed with the Ministry of Electricity in 2024. The project is Egypt's first and largest solar-powered desalination plant. The board also reviewed the potential of investing in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects in Tanzania.
Assiut Oil Refining Company (ASORC) processed over 3.1 million tons of crude oil maximizing its production of high-value petroleum products during fiscal year (FY) 2024/25, ASORC Chairman Mahmoud Nagy said.
Egypt and Sudan explored avenues for cooperation in the mining and value-added industries in a meeting between Karim Badawi, Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources; Nour El-Daim Taha, the Sudanese Minister of Minerals; and Omar El-Farouq, the Sudanese Deputy Ambassador to Cairo, and representatives from leading Sudanese mining companies and institutions.
Capricorn Energy Egypt, a wholly owned subsidiary of Capricorn Energy PLC, has completed its 2024-2205 Social Investment Project in Matruh Governorate targeting villages of El-Negila and Sidi Barrani, including those of Abu Milad, Abu Ghalila, and Abu Omeira.
The project involved the construction of 25 home roofs and 80 rainwater harvesting wells to enhance access to clean water. The project also included the launch of 74 income-generating projects such as pigeon towers and goat farming areas as well as the deployment of eight veterinary convoys to safeguard livestock health and local food security.
