butane | Egypt Oil & Gas - Part 9
Butane Consumption Drops in July
Egyptian consumption and production of butane decreased in July 2017.
Egyptian Refineries Secure 50% of Butane Consumption
Butane production at Egyptian refineries surpasses 2.2 million tons per year, which secures 50% of total butane local consumption.
Egypt’s Butane Imports Decline in May
Egypt butane imports decreased to 197,600 tons in May 2017 compared to 222,800 tons in May 2016. Butane Imports Surpass 180,000 tons
Egypt imports more than 180,000 of butane on a monthly basis to cover citizens' demands and the demands of sectors using butane, such as farms and bakeries, the Head of EGPC stated.
Egypt to Pump Natural Gas to 600,000 Households
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources is targeting pumping natural gas to 600,000 households on an annual basis.
Egypt Aims to Secure 45 Days of Butane
EGPC's Chamber of Operation will implement a new strategic plan to fulfill the local demand of petroleum products.
Egypt Seeks 2m tons of Fuel to Fill Gap
Egypt needs around 2m tons of fuel annually to fill the gap between supply and demand.
Egypt to Cover Butane Demand
The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has enough butane reserves to cover 15 days of the local market demands.
