Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met with Diego Portoghese, Eni’s Head of the North Africa and Levant Region, to review the company’s exploration and production activities in Egypt and explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation, according to a statement from the ministry.
During the meeting, Mr. Badawi commended the progress observed during his recent visit to the Meleiha fields in the Western Desert, where Eni is a key partner in the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons within the concession.
He also praised ongoing intensive operations at the Abu Madi field in the Nile Delta, where Eni is a partner, noting tangible advances in the company’s exploration and production activities.
Mr. Badawi stressed the importance of overcoming challenges and ensuring continuous coordination.
Meanwhile, Mr. Portoghese highlighted the steady progress of exploration and drilling operations, noting that activities will be further intensified in the coming period.
He emphasised that these efforts will be supported by advanced technical capabilities and skilled personnel, aimed at meeting rising domestic demand, particularly during the summer months.
Eni also leads production from major assets such as the Zohr field offshore, as well as Nooros and Baltim West in the Mediterranean, alongside operations at the Damietta LNG plant.
These initiatives contribute around 40% of Egypt’s natural gas output and support regional energy exports.
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