Egypt has set a three-year plan to convert 220,000 cars to run on natural gas, starting with 50,000 vehicles in fiscal year 2025/2026.. This initiative is part of the country's broader clean energy transition, aimed at reducing emissions, cutting reliance on subsidized petroleum products, and lowering fuel costs for citizens.
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met with Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Deputy Chairman and President and CEO of Qatar Energy, in Doha today to discuss and explore cooperation and joint investments in the energy sector
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) has received 870 complaints regarding gasoline quality from May 4 to 9, with Cairo reporting 429 complaints–the highest among all governorates.
Amid ongoing uncertainty over the link between fuel quality and the recently prevailing vehicle pump failures across the country, the Ministry announced on Sunday that affected individuals can claim up to EGP 2,000 in compensation for pump replacement, provided it is reported between May 4-10, 2025 via the hotline 16528 or the government complaints system website with proper documentation.
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on May 6, 2025 the completion of its first accredited training program for Security Operations Center (SOC) professionals, marking a key step in enhancing cybersecurity across the country’s energy sector.
Chevron is looking to expand its upstream operations in Egypt by acquiring new offshore acreage. The company is in advanced negotiations with the Egyptian government for a direct award of the West Star block, located near the Cyprus border.
The Egyptian International Gas Technology Company (GASTEC), an affiliate of EGAS, signed a cooperation agreement with Novartis Egypt for Pharmaceuticals to supply biogas to the latter’s factory in Cairo. This is within the framework of the fourth and fifth pillars of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ (MoPMR) strategy, which are focused on diversifying sustainable energy sources, promoting environmental sustainability, and reducing emissions.
Harbour Energy operational results showed a 190% increase in its production volumes, reaching 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. The production was split into 40% liquids, 40% European natural gas, and 20% non-European natural gas. The company, a major player in the oil and gas industry with a wide presence across the world, has added new wells in the UK, Argentina, Egypt and Germany, according to the company's website. Furthermore, it reported a 90% production efficiency.
The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) approved the consolidation of eight of Capricorn’s existing Egyptian concession agreements into a single integrated agreement to be ratified by the Egyptian Parliament in 2025.
The Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR) has been granted a Facility Suitability Certificate for meeting fire prevention requirements. The certificate was officially handed over to Amr Lotfy, MIDOR Chairman and Managing Director, by Mohamed Atallah El-Deeb, Director of the Civil Protection Department in Alexandria Governorate.
Egypt Maintenance Company’s (EMC) Chairman, Khaled Ibrahim, said that the company recorded revenues of EGP 12.7 billion in 2024, marking a 44% increase compared to 2023. The value of new contracts also increased by 41%, recording EGP 15.5 billion compared to the same period in 2023.
