Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources confirmed a new natural gas find in the Western Desert, achieved through joint ventures with Khalda Petroleum Company and Badr El-Din Petroleum Company (BAPETCO). The discovery, made at wells such as Gomana-1 and Badr-15, has already been connected to the national grid, delivering an initial output of 16–36 million cubic feet of gas per day, alongside 750 barrels of condensates daily OilPrice.com Business Today Egypt ZAWYA Egypt Today Egyptian Streets Ecofin Agency.
Officials estimate the discovery could add 15 billion cubic feet of gas to Egypt’s proven reserves, strengthening domestic supply and supporting the country’s ambitious energy strategy. The Western Desert, long considered a cornerstone of Egypt’s upstream portfolio, continues to yield fast-cycle, lower-cost volumes that complement the nation’s larger offshore projects such as Zohr field in the Mediterranean.
The announcement comes at a critical time, as Egypt faces rising domestic demand and seeks to maintain its role as a regional energy exporter. The government has emphasized that the find will help offset declines in mature fields and attract further investment in exploration.
Industry analysts highlight that Egypt’s Western Desert discoveries are strategically important because they:
Diversify supply sources beyond offshore hubs.
Lower production costs compared to technically demanding deepwater projects.
Enhance energy security, reducing reliance on imports.
Support export ambitions, particularly through LNG facilities on the Mediterranean coast.
The discovery also underscores Egypt’s growing partnership with international energy firms like Apache and Shell, which have long invested in the Western Desert.
