British Petroleum

Energy, Oil & Gas

Egypt announces new gas discovery with 50 mmcf daily capacity

Mon, 04 May 2026

Egypt has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta, with projected production of 50 million cu ft per day (mmcf/d) following the drilling of the exploratory well (Nidoco N-2) in the West Abu Madi area, co-operated by Italy’s Eni and the UK’s British Petroleum.