Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced that the Sinai offshore oil fields have achieved their highest daily crude oil production rate since 2017, with total output reaching approximately 27,000 barrels per day (bpd).
The milestone was recorded in the concession areas operated by Italian energy major Eni in partnership with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), marking a significant achievement in Egypt's efforts to maximize production from mature fields and strengthen domestic energy supplies.
According to the ministry, the production increase reflects the success of the government's current strategy to boost output through targeted incentives and investment-friendly policies. Among the key measures was the extension of agreements in producing areas nearing expiration, encouraging international operators to commit fresh capital and expand drilling and exploration activities.
As part of this strategy, Eni launched an ambitious investment program across the Gulf of Suez, Sinai, and Nile Delta regions aimed at enhancing production and maximizing the value of existing assets, supporting Egypt's broader objective of increasing local oil and natural gas output.
The ministry said production from the Sinai offshore region has risen by more than 50% since the beginning of 2025, representing one of the strongest growth rates recorded in the area in decades.
The achievement is particularly notable given that some of the producing fields have been in operation for more than 60 years. Officials attributed the strong performance to advanced technical programs and modern operational practices designed to improve efficiency and extend the productive life of mature reservoirs.
The increase significantly outpaced the natural decline rates typically associated with aging oil fields, generating an additional 10,000 barrels per day above previous production levels.
As a result, cumulative incremental production has exceeded 2.8 million barrels of crude oil since January 2025, according to ministry data.
The ministry credited the production gains to an intensive optimization program focused on deploying advanced technologies, improving operational efficiency, and reducing downtime to minimum levels.
The resumption of drilling activities during 2026 also played a critical role in boosting output. Two recently drilled wells, BM-133 and 113-M-131, delivered particularly strong results, producing more than 3,200 barrels of oil per day combined while recording almost negligible water-cut levels.
The successful performance of these wells has provided a significant boost to overall field productivity and reinforced confidence in the remaining potential of the region's mature assets.
The ministry said the achievement highlights the effectiveness of Egypt's strategy to maximize production from existing fields through close cooperation between EGPC, Eni subsidiary IEOC, and Petrobel.
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