West Minaa Gas Field to Start Production in 2026: A New Energy Leap for Egypt
Egypt prepares to begin gas production from West Minaa field with Shell in Q4 2026 as part of major energy expansion plans
Egypt’s oil and gas sector is witnessing significant development, with plans to start production from the West Minaa gas field in the fourth quarter of 2026, in cooperation with Shell Egypt and other international partners ⛽🇪🇬.
🏗️ Expanding Egypt’s Gas Industry
The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources emphasized the growing use of advanced exploration technologies such as 4D seismic surveys and OBN seabed systems, which improve the accuracy of discovering new reserves 🔬📊.
These technologies help reduce investment risks and speed up decision-making for international investors, opening new opportunities in deep Mediterranean waters 🌊💡.
🤝 Strong International Cooperation
The minister praised cooperation with Shell Egypt and Malaysia’s Petronas, highlighting their role in accelerating development and increasing gas production in West Delta Deep and Rashid areas 🔧🌍.
He also stressed that safety remains the top priority across all petroleum operations 🦺⚠️.
🚀 West Minaa Project
Gas production from the West Minaa field is expected to begin in Q4 2026, adding around 160 million cubic feet per day to Egypt’s output, significantly strengthening national energy capacity 📈🔥.
Shell confirmed strong progress in the project, noting the use of advanced global exploration technologies 🤝⚡.
💰 Strong Production Results
Rashid Petroleum reported daily production of over 366 million cubic feet of gas and 6,100 barrels of condensates, achieving 104% of its production target 📊⛽.
The company is also developing Phase 12-A with investments of $350 million to expand production in the Mediterranean 🌊💰.
🌍 Future Vision
Partners highlighted that advanced technology will shape the future of offshore gas exploration, with continued investment expansion and resource optimization 🔬🚀.
The minister concluded by thanking all partners and workers for their efforts in strengthening Egypt’s energy sector 🇪🇬🔥.
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