Egypt, APPO Discuss African Energy Integration, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline And African Energy Bank

Egypt and the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) have agreed to deepen cooperation in oil and gas development, with a focus on African energy integration, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, and the African Energy Bank.

Egypt’s Minister for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi, and the Secretary-General of APPO, Eng. Farid Ghezali, discussed ways to strengthen joint cooperation between Egypt and the organisation, and to support broader Egyptian-African integration in the fields of oil, gas, and energy.

During the meeting held in Cairo on Monday, May 11, 2026, Minister Badawi also reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, as well as the participation of Egypt’s national oil companies (NOCs) in upcoming forums and training programmes.

The Minister proposed that APPO organise a ministerial meeting and a meeting of NOC CEOs in El Alamein, Egypt, on the sidelines of the Alamein Africa Forum, scheduled for June 25–27, following the annual Afreximbank meeting planned for June 21–24, 2026.

Badawi highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing challenges facing Africa’s energy sector, particularly in mobilising financing for infrastructure projects. He stressed that the continent has vast resources and significant opportunities that require deeper cooperation and knowledge sharing among member states.

The meeting reviewed the latest updates on the African Energy Bank, a flagship initiative of the organisation. The two sides exchanged views on the implementation steps for the bank’s launch and its future role in financing oil and gas projects across Africa.

Discussions also covered strengthening regional cooperation through training centres and capacity-building programmes, leveraging Egyptian expertise to support skills development and the transfer of technical know-how across Africa.

The Minister affirmed that Egypt has a strong base of national companies specialising in oil and gas infrastructure projects, including Enppi, Petrojet, IPR, and other Egyptian and international drilling companies, which have successfully executed major projects inside and outside Egypt.

On his part, Eng. Farid Ghezali expressed appreciation for Egypt’s role in supporting APPO’s activities, praising its advanced infrastructure and internationally recognised companies. He noted that the organisation looks forward to expanding cooperation with Egypt and other member countries, particularly in training and capacity building.

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com