petroleum

Egypt, APPO discuss advancing Egyptian-African integration efforts in oil, gas, energy

Mon, 11 May 2026 - 02:52 GMT

The aim is to provide a platform for dialogue and coordination on the continent's energy priorities and ways to support development projects and enhance African integration in the energy sector.

PM follows up on $5.4B debt cut, new gas discovery

Mon, 04 May 2026 - 09:20 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi to review several key files, including a significant reduction in arrears owed to international oil and gas partners.

President El-Sisi reviews plans to boost oil and gas output using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 - 11:35 GMT

El-Sisi reviews plans to boost oil and gas output as Egypt expands horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.

Egypt cuts back on spending amid regional tensions

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 - 09:44 GMT

The Egyptian government has approved a package of measures to rationalize spending and consumption in response to escalating regional developments, according to a Monday statement by Cabinet Spokesman Mohamed El-Homsawy.

Egypt denies any link to LNG tanker accident off Libyan coast

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 - 09:37 GMT

The Ministry affirmed that the tanker was not destined for any Egyptian port and is not linked to any contracts for the supply or receipt of LNG shipments to Egypt.

Sisi directs continued commitment to settling dues of oil, gas companies operating in Egypt

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 - 11:53 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi necessitated settling the dues of oil and gas companies operating in Egypt and honoring the state’s obligations toward them, in a manner that contributes to increasing domestic oil and gas production.

Petroleum ministry launches podcast to promote oil, gas and mining transparency

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 - 09:58 GMT

The podcast reflects the ministry’s push to modernize its communication through digital channels and highlight key achievements and national projects.

Petroleum Ministry: Emergency plan activated immediately after barge capsizes in Jabal al-Zeit Area

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 - 09:50 GMT

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Petroleum Engineer Moataz Atef, confirmed that an emergency plan was activated immediately after receiving a report of a barge capsizing in the Jabal al-Zeit area of ​​the Gulf of Suez.

$25B of US investment in Egypt, mostly petroleum sector

Mon, 26 May 2025 - 02:07 GMT

The value of American assets invested in Egypt has reached $25 billion, mostly in the petroleum sector.

Random inspections at gas stations nationwide to ensure, quality, compliance with standards

Tue, 06 May 2025 - 10:06 GMT

Egypt's Ministry of Supply is stepping up inspections at gas stations to ensure fuel availability, quality, and compliance with standards.

Egypt’s Ministers Coordinate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 - 01:29 GMT

Tamer Heikal, chairman of the Egyptian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (ESAF), presented the project's business plan, objectives, and implementation roadmap. Heikal stated that the $530 million project has completed its feasibility studies in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Petroleum Ministry: No further price adjustments will be made for at least 6 months

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 - 09:42 GMT

Engineer Moataz Atef, spokesperson for the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, stated that the ministry is monitoring the impact of the decision to increase tariffs and fuel prices on the cost of transporting products and goods, which affects prices in local markets.

Egypt, Cyprus discuss cooperation in developing natural gas fields

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi discussed on Friday with Cypriot Energy Minister George Papanastasiou means of boosting bilateral cooperation in the development of natural gas fields.

Egypt’s petroleum exports surpass $2.4B in first 9 months of 2024

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - 09:11 GMT

This rise in petroleum product exports coincides with a decline in crude oil exports over the same period.

1st school for safety, risk managment established in Ain Sokhna: Petroleum Ministry

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 - 05:22 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum is keen to enhance safety in the petroleum industry as a prioritu to reduce risks, said Geologist Alaa El Batal, First Undersecretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Supervisor of Occupational Safety and Health, Energy Efficiency and Climate.

Petroleum Min.: Our goal is to raise mining sector’s contribution to 5-6%

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 10:44 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Eng. Karim Badawi held an expanded meeting with the executive leadership of the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority.

Petroleum Min.: Egypt is qualified to be a global leader in renewable energy field

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 - 06:59 GMT

This came during his participation in the Hamburg Sustainability Conference in the German city of Hamburg.

PM Madbouly instructs ministers to begin repayment of Petroleum Ministry's arrears by next week

Tue, 28 May 2024 - 10:49 GMT

The repayment schedule will follow a prearranged agreement between the government and its international partners

Egypt may stop power cuts mid-May after arrival of 2 gas shipments: source

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 02:34 GMT

That is in tandem with the suspension of gas exports.

Egyptian Petroleum Ministry comments on decline in production of giant gas field 'Zohr'

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 09:56 GMT

Its reserves were estimated at 30 trillion cubic feet, which made it the biggest gas field in the Mediterranean.

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