Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, has met Sameh Sabry, CEO of Harbour Energy for the Middle East and North, to review the activities of the UK-based company in Egypt, particularly its natural gas and condensate production from the Desouk Gas Field in the Delta region. The meeting also addressed joint work plans with BP, the main operator of the West Nile Delta Gas Field and North Alexandria Gas Field. Badawi said the recent success achieved in the Desouk production area reflects the impact of incentive measures introduced by the ministry, which have helped revive investment in developing new resources and drilling wells. These measures have also supported efforts to counter the natural decline in gas production in the area and return output to a growth trajectory. For his part, Sabry reviewed recent developments in the Desouk area, highlighting a promising new gas discovery.

Source: Daily News Egypt March 07, 2026 18:27 UTC