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Egypt to launch West Mina gas project in December

From Egypt Independent · () English

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News Official statement New plan
  • Egypt's Burullus Gas Company plans to launch the West Mina gas project in early December, with initial output of 160 million cubic feet per day.
  • An acid stimulation program is underway to potentially increase well performance by 40-60 million cubic feet per day by September.
  • The company is also progressing on reconnecting the Sepia Da well and conducting a 4D seismic survey to identify new production opportunities.

Egypt is set to boost its natural gas production with the upcoming launch of the West Mina gas project. Burullus Gas Company plans to bring the project online in early December, targeting an initial output of 160 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

— Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral ResourcesThe ministry announced the planned launch date and initial output of the West Mina gas project.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the development on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The announcement was made during a visit by Sayed Selim, Executive Managing Director of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), to Burullus Gas headquarters. Selim reviewed the company's current and future production plans.

In addition to the West Mina project, Burullus Gas is implementing an acid stimulation program aimed at enhancing well performance. This initiative, expected to be completed by September, could increase daily production by an additional 40 to 60 million cubic feet. The company is also advancing efforts to reconnect the Sepia Da well using Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) technology.

The meeting also reviewed progress toward reconnecting the Sepia Da well using Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) technology and discussed the company’s 4D seismic survey, which is expected to support new production opportunities in high-pressure, high-temperature reservoirs.

— Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral ResourcesThe ministry detailed ongoing technological advancements and exploration efforts by Burullus Gas.

Furthermore, a 4D seismic survey is being conducted, which is anticipated to support the identification of new production opportunities, particularly in high-pressure, high-temperature reservoirs. Selim urged for accelerated implementation of upcoming projects, including Phase 12A, scheduled for production in 2028, and encouraged the broader energy sector to leverage the experience gained from Burullus's projects.

Selim called for faster implementation of upcoming projects, particularly Phase 12A, which is scheduled to begin production in 2028, and urged the wider energy sector to benefit from the experience gained through Burullus’ projects.

— Sayed SelimEGAS Executive Managing Director emphasized the need for timely project execution and knowledge sharing.
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