Egypt Boosts Oil Output as Four Western Desert Wells Add Nearly 4,500 Bpd

Egypt has recorded new gains in its domestic oil and gas production following the successful drilling of four exploratory wells in the Western Desert, adding nearly 4,500 barrels of crude oil per day and 2.6 million cubic feet of gas daily, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced.

The results come as part of the ministry’s ongoing strategy to boost local production and reduce reliance on imports by intensifying exploration activities across promising geological areas.

According to the statement, the discoveries were achieved by Khalda Petroleum Company, Tharwa Petroleum Company, and Borg El Arab Petroleum Company, reflecting continued momentum in exploration efforts led by both national and joint venture operators.

Tharwa Petroleum Company, a fully Egyptian-owned enterprise, announced a new discovery at the EAS Z-3 well in the East Abu Sennan area. Initial testing showed a production rate of approximately 1,500 barrels of oil per day. Further testing is currently underway to complete evaluations and determine the total volume of added reserves.

Meanwhile, Khalda Petroleum Company recorded two new discoveries with a combined output exceeding 1,500 barrels of crude oil per day, in addition to around 1.7 million cubic feet of gas daily. The finds were made through the SULTAN S-1X RC well and the ALEX NW-1X well in the Matrouh Development Area.

In a related development, Borg El Arab Petroleum Company successfully achieved a new discovery at the AS Z-2X well in the Abu Sennan Development Area. Test results indicated production rates of about 1,305 barrels of oil per day, alongside approximately 0.9 million cubic feet of associated gas per day. Preparations are currently underway to connect the well to existing production facilities.

The ministry said the latest discoveries underscore the continued potential of the Western Desert as a key contributor to Egypt’s energy sector and support national efforts to enhance energy security, maximize the value of domestic resources, and stabilize energy supplies.