Egypt natural gas production and export status

Egypt is working to address domestic gas supply shortages through new production projects and shifts in export strategy. In late October 2026, Eni and the Agiba Petroleum Company, a joint venture with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, began commissioning the second phase of the Meleiha gas project in the Western Desert. This facility is designed to process up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day to support domestic energy needs.

By late November 2026, Egypt prepared to resume liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Europe via the Idku liquefaction complex. This marks a transition from prioritizing domestic demand back toward international markets. While the country intends to export shipments through partners such as Shell or TotalEnergies, it continues to import LNG to meet internal requirements. To manage costs, the government has delayed several scheduled LNG shipments, with the goal of restoring production levels by 2027 to reduce import reliance and increase export capacity.