News IndustryShell identified gas shows in the Sirius-1X exploration well drilled offshore Egypt in the Mediterranean. Energy major Shell has detected indications of natural gas while drilling an exploration well in the Mediterranean Sea offshore Egypt, according to a statement issued on March 9 by the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The findings relate to the Sirius-1X exploration well, drilled in the North East El‑Ameriya Block, located off the country’s northern coast. Moreover, the ministry said the results from the Sirius-1X well could support plans to develop new gas resources in the region. At this stage, officials have not released any official estimate of the gas resources in place at the Sirius-1X well.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 13, 2026 19:14 UTC