Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday that the country expects to boost its natural gas production to 6.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by 2027, up from the current 4.1 Bcf/d.
Speaking during a briefing on the government’s energy strategy, Madbouly highlighted ongoing investments in exploration, development, and infrastructure aimed at increasing output and meeting both domestic demand and export commitments.
The Prime Minister noted that the expansion plan is part of Egypt’s broader strategy to consolidate its role as a regional energy hub, leveraging its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and strategic location.
Egypt has emerged as a key gas supplier in the Eastern Mediterranean, benefiting from recent discoveries such as the giant Zohr field. However, production levels have faced challenges in recent years due to natural field declines and fluctuating investment.
Madbouly expressed confidence that new projects, combined with enhanced efficiency in existing fields, will enable Egypt to achieve the 2027 production target.
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