Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation

Energy, Oil & Gas

Egypt announces largest Western Desert discovery in 15 years

Thu, 21 May 2026

Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said Agiba Petroleum Company made its largest discovery in 15 years in Egypt’s Western Desert, with estimated reserves of 330 billion cubic feet of gas and 70 million barrels of oil equivalent.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Eni launches start-up activities for Meleiha Phase 2 gas project in Egypt’s Western Desert

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Eni, through Agiba Petroleum Company, its joint venture with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), has launched start-up activities for the Meleiha Phase 2 (MP2) project in Egypt’s Western Desert, marking a significant step in expanding the country’s natural gas production and processing capacity.