The Egyptian oil and gas sector has expanded its production capacity with the addition of new wells to the national gas output network across the Mediterranean Sea and Western Desert. These developments mark continued progress in strengthening domestic energy supply while advancing exploration and production activities in key hydrocarbon regions. By bringing new wells online in both the Mediterranean Sea and Western Desert, authorities aim to enhance production levels and support long-term energy security objectives.
In the Mediterranean Sea, operations at the West El-Burullus (WEB) offshore field have advanced with the second well officially entering the production map. The addition of this well has lifted the field’s output from around 25 million cubic feet per day (mmcf/d) to approximately 37 mmcf/d. Development and production at the site are being carried out through a local joint-venture vehicle, PetroWeb, with Cheiron serving as the operator and lead developer. Production is expected to rise further, surpassing 70 mmcf/d of natural gas once the third well is connected in the coming days. Meanwhile, drilling work on the fourth well has already been completed, delivering encouraging results. Preparations are currently underway to conduct evaluative tests to determine its performance.
The broader field development strategy also includes additional drilling activity on the ‘Papyrus’ platform, which is connected to the WEB platform. Plans call for the drilling of two more wells at this facility. The objective of the initiative is to maximize the utilization of hydrocarbon resources within the concession area while accelerating production timelines. These developments demonstrate continued investment in offshore assets located in the Mediterranean Sea and Western Desert, strengthening the country’s production capabilities.
In parallel with offshore activities, BAPETCO is advancing its development program across its concession areas in the Western Desert. As part of this initiative, the company has successfully drilled well BED 15-35, which forms part of the ongoing development of the BED 15-31 discovery. Production tests conducted at the site have indicated output ranging between 10 mmcf/d and 15 mmcf/d of natural gas, alongside condensate volumes of 300 barrels per day (bpd) to 650 bpd. These results have helped increase proven reserves in the area from 15 billion cubic feet (bcf) to approximately 25 bcf of natural gas. Looking ahead, four additional production wells are scheduled for drilling within the Badr El Din concession area.
The expansion is intended to boost output and maximize the recovery of discovered reserves, reinforcing the role of the Mediterranean Sea and Western Desert developments in supporting the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ efforts to reduce the import bill and strengthen national energy security.
