The Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (ETHYDCO) completed a comprehensive carbon footprint study for all its operations. The study was carried out by the company's General Department of Environmental Protection, in cooperation with the Petroleum Safety and Environmental Services Company (PetroSafe) and Integral.
Under the theme ‘Accelerating Commercial Exploration, Discovery and Extraction’, Egypt Mining Forum, to be held 15-16 July, is set to highlight recent policy shifts and regulatory reforms aimed at positioning Egypt as a strategic destination for mineral exploration. The forum, will bring together stakeholders, investors, and policy makers to discuss Egypt’s mining sector and challenges to unlocking its potential.
It will focus on unlocking investment opportunities in Egypt and across the Arabian Nubian Shield, while addressing geological challenges to access untapped mineral resources, and highlighting the importance of creating an investor- friendly environment.
The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, to discuss joint cooperation opportunities between the two countries in the oil and gas sector.
Both sides reviewed available capabilities and existing infrastructure to facilitate cooperation and knowledge exchange in means that serve mutual interests and strengthen economic partnership, the Ministry of Petroleum said on Wednesday. Minister Badawi also met on the same day with the Secretary General of OPEC, Haithem El-Ghais, where the two sides exchanged views on global oil market developments and efforts to maintain balance and stability in energy markets amid geopolitical shifts and current volatility.
Burullus Gas Company brought the Sparrow West-1 development well online, adding it to the production map as part of Phase 11 of the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) project. This development aligns with the first pillar of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ strategy to maximize domestic natural gas production to meet the needs of various economic sectors, as well as those of households.
Modern Gas has connected natural gas to El-Hammam City in Matrouh Governorate. The company plans to supply 8,000 homes with natural gas, making it the third city in Matrouh Governorate to receive natural gas.
The Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) held three training courses, which saw the participation of 51 trainees out of a total of 190 targeted for the program. These courses are part of a comprehensive training plan aimed at raising employee's efficiency and enhancing their practical and theoretical capabilities. The training program used the application of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts, which focus on designing organizational systems characterized by flexibility and the ability to accommodate human errors.
The Public Prosecution for Transport and Distribution, along with the Department of Health, Occupational Safety, and Environmental Protection (HSE) at the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), held its quarterly meeting with companies operating in petroleum product transport and distribution. The meeting focused on reviewing the companies’ procedures for ongoing development in HSE practices, particularly those related to the transport and handling of petroleum products via tanker trucks.
Petroleum Marine Services (PMS) has been awarded the execution contract for Phase Four development of the Kamose offshore gas field in North Sinai. The scope of work includes the installation of three new offshore production platforms: Hoor, KDE-1, and Snefru. PMS will also deploy three 8-inch-wide offshore pipelines to link the new platforms to the existing production network, ensuring full connectivity to the company’s main offshore pipelines and integration with the floating production unit (MOPU).
First Undersecretary for Energy Efficiency, Climate, and Safety at the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Alaa El Batal, held a meeting with a high-level delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), led by Gianpiero Nacci, Managing Director for Climate Strategy and Delivery, and Mark Davis, Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and supporting joint efforts to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and advance the energy transition.
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met with Sherif El-Gabaly, Chairman of the Board of the Egyptian Chamber of Chemical Industries under the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI), and Founder and Chairman of Polyserve Investment Group, which specializes in phosphate fertilizers and phosphoric acid. The meeting explored opportunities for cooperation and partnership to maximize the added value of phosphate ore, which can be achieved through expanding the phosphate fertilizer and phosphoric acid industries.
