butane | Egypt Oil & Gas - Part 9
Number of Households Linked to Gas Grid Rises to 8M
The number of households attached to the Egypt’s natural gas grid has risen to over eight million in 2017.
Egypt’s Consumption, Production of Hydrocarbons Falls
Consumption of crude oil, condensates, and butane fell to 3.02 million tons in June from 3.49 million tons in June 2016, a year-on-year (y-o-y) decline of 13.5%.
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.
