Egypt Announces Discovery of 5 New Oil, Gas Wells

Egypt has announced the discovery of five new oil and gas wells, a development expected to boost the country’s hydrocarbon production and support efforts to meet domestic energy demand.

In a statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said the discoveries were made in the Western Desert, Eastern Desert, and the Nile Delta as part of ongoing exploration and drilling activities.

According to the ministry, the new wells are estimated to add around 47 million cubic feet of natural gas per day and approximately 4,300 barrels of oil and condensates daily to national production.

Three of the discoveries were made by Khalda Petroleum Company in its concession areas in the Western Desert. Initial tests indicate a combined output of about 2,550 barrels of oil and condensates per day, in addition to nearly 29 million cubic feet of gas. Plans are underway to connect the wells to existing production facilities following further evaluation.

In the Nile Delta, Desouk Petroleum Company, in partnership with Harbour Energy, drilled an appraisal well that confirmed gas-bearing sand formations in the Abu Madi reservoir. Preparations are ongoing to bring the well into production, following the successful operation of a nearby discovery already producing gas and condensates.

Meanwhile, the General Petroleum Company has brought additional wells into production in both the Western and Eastern Deserts, contributing an estimated 8 million cubic feet of gas per day along with 1,250 barrels of oil and condensates.

The ministry said the latest discoveries align with Egypt’s strategy to expand exploration activities, enhance production efficiency, and strengthen energy security amid rising consumption needs.