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GPC Makes New Discovery in the Western Desert

The General Petroleum Company (GPC) successfully made a new oil discovery, GPR-1X, in the maturing Abu Sennan concession at the Western Desert. Initial tests show promising production rates of 1,400 barrels of crude oil per day (bbl/d) and approximately 1 million cubic feet of gas per day (mmcf/d) from the Bahariya formation, in addition to adding 2 million recoverable barrels to the reserves.
This find is a testament to the Egyptian oil and gas sector's ongoing commitment to exploration and resource development.

Badawi Follows Up on Petroshahd Output, Urges Acceleration of West Amer Operations

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi, accompanied by a delegation of petroleum sector leaders, visited the Petroshahd site in the Western Desert to follow up on the production operations and current drilling activities in the company’s concession areas.

Four Companies Win Egypt Bid Round for Glass, Kaolin Sand Exploration

Mineral Resources Bid Round No. 1 for 2024 concluded with positive results, attracting participation from 20 mining companies and 19 private-sector firms bidding to explore glass sand and kaolin deposits in the Eastern Desert. Bid winners were Alarabiya Mining Company (AMC) to explore in Sector No. (GS 1) for Glass Sand Ore; Sibelco Egypt Industrial Minerals in Sectors No. (GS 3) and (GS 4) for Glass Sand Ore; Pacific Mining in Sector No. (KS 1) for Kaolin Sand Ore; and the International Company for Petroleum and Industrial Services (Income) in Sectors No. (KS 2) and (KS 3) for Kaolin Sand Ore.

Badawi Reshuffles Oil, Gas Sector Leadership

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has approved a reshuffle and a series of new appointments across the sector. The changes include a new Deputy Chairman of the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), assistant company heads, and general managers for administrative affairs at select petroleum and mineral resources companies. The move aims to strengthen operational sites with qualified personnel and facilitate the exchange of expertise to support future strategic goals.

In Response to Israel Attacks on Iran, Egypt Activates Emergency Plan for Natural Gas Allocations

In response to Israeli strikes on nuclear targets in Iran, which have heightened political tension in the region, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) has activated a pre-prepared emergency plan to prioritize natural gas supply.

Badawi Reviews Progress in Abu Tartour Phosphoric Acid Project

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met with shareholders of Abu Tartour for Phosphoric Acid Company (AT-PHOS) to review the progress and latest developments in the phosphoric acid production project at the Abu Tartour phosphate mine in the New Valley Governorate, Western Desert.

Egypt Revamps Mining Law for Economic Growth, Investment

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued Decision No. 87 of 2025 amending select provisions of Law No. 198 of 2014, which established the Mineral Resources Law. The move, published in the Official Gazette, aligns with the state’s ongoing efforts to drive a genuine transformation in the mining sector and boost the added value of the country’s mineral wealth.

Khalda Petroleum to Bring 2 New Wells Online This June

Khalda Petroleum, a joint venture (JV) between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Apache Corporation, is bringing two new wells into production in June 2025, with an initial estimated total of 5,400 barrels of crude oil per day (bbl/d).

MoPMR Honors Hero Khaled Shawki and Provides Support to his Family

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR)  has revealed a number of initiatives to support the family of Khaled Shawki, the oil truck driver who lost his life last week. Shawki opted to drive his burning truck away from a gas station, sacrificing his life to save those present at the scene.

PETROJET Completes Manufacturing Sub-Sea Systems for Export to Angola

The Petroleum Projects and Technical Consultations Company (PETROJET) has completed manufacturing of high-quality subsea systems that will be exported to Angola as part of a development project in the African country. The scope of work included manufacturing two manifolds, one Subsea Distribution Unit (SDU), along with suction piles, wet parking frames, Umbilical termination Assembly (UTA) foundations, and Electrical Distribution Units (EDUs).

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