Egypt Eyes Billions in New Investment to Revive Oil and Gas Production

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Egypt plans to raise oil and gas production capacity to 6.6 billion cubic feet per day by 2027 through increased drilling, exploration incentives, and investment from international energy companies. The government is pursuing regional energy cooperation, including discussions with Cypriot officials and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum.

The Egyptian government is doubling down on its plans to accelerate the development of its oil and gas resources. Egypt now aims to achieve a production capacity of 6.6 billion cubic feet per day by 2027, supported by increased drilling, new exploration incentives, and greater investment from international oil and gas majors. In October, the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met with Cypriot Energy Minister Michael Damianos, East Mediterranean Gas Forum Secretary-General Osama Mobarez and international oil and…