Shell picks Bechtel for Egypt FEED work
Shell Egypt, Egyptian Natural Gas Holding (EGAS) and Petronas have awarded a power study to Bechtel.
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Descalzi talks Damietta exports, as Zohr plateaus
Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi has held talks with Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on increasing investments in Egypt, upping gas exports and domestic renewable energy.
Toyota Tsusho moves into detailed blue ammonia Egypt plan
Japan’s Toyota Tsusho has returned to Egypt to share initial results of a blue ammonia study, holding talks with the government on future production.
Petrojet, Taqa sign deals on Equatorial Guinea work
Egyptian companies have struck deals to carry out work in Equatorial Guinea, according to recent high-level talks.
El Molla touts Egyptian energy potential in US talks
Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla has held high-level talks with Chevron, and various other US luminaries, at CERAWeek.
Dragon Oil makes Gulf of Suez find
Dragon Oil has made one of the biggest oil discoveries in the Gulf of Suez, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
El Molla oversees slew of deals at Egypt show
Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla has struck deals with Apache and Yemen, while backing plans for an Egyptian company to pursue petrochemical works in Nigeria.
Signing new PSC unlocks Egypt investments for APA-Sinopec
The APA-Sinopec joint venture have reached a new production-sharing contract (PSC) in Egypt, which will see more drilling carried out – and more cash returned to the companies.
Baker Hughes signs Petrojet MoU
Baker Hughes has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egypt’s Petrojet, after meeting Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla.
Egypt launches $7.5bn petrochemical plan in Ain Sokhna
Egypt has signed an agreement for a major petrochemical plant in Ain Sokhna, with an investment of $7.5 billion.
Egypt, Israel eye expansion of EMGF
Egypt and Israel are working on plans to expand the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) into energy security, electricity infrastructure and emissions controls.
Egypt talks Leviathan, Gaza Marine plans
Israeli and Egyptian ministers have met to talk about a proposed pipeline from the Leviathan field to LNG plants.
Egypt launches round with Schlumberger digital platform
Egypt has launched its first bid round of 2021 and a new digital platform collaboration, with Schlumberger.
BP checks in with Egypt ahead of Raven start
A number of high-ranking BP executives have held talks with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla amid preparations to begin the Raven project.
Egypt pushes car conversion to gas
Egypt has renewed its push to convert cars to run on natural gas, with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi lending his weight to the drive.
East Med gas deal signed
A number of states have signed an agreement formalising the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF).
Egypt pipeline fire extinguished
A fire on the Shokeir-Mostorod pipeline has been extinguished, although 17 people have been reported as being injured.
Egypt to Reduce LNG Cargoes for Sale as Gas Prices Plummet
Egypt is planning to reduce the number of spot liquefied natural gas cargoes it offers and to negotiate long-term sales deals with customers instead, because of plummeting prices.
Egypt signs off on exploration commitments
Egypt has signed deals with four companies for exploration in the Western Desert and Mediterranean Sea.
Zohr continues to rise for Egypt
Egypt’s Zohr field is producing at around 3 billion cubic feet (85 million cubic metres) per day, the country’s Ministry of Petroleum has said.