# Eni energy investments in Egypt

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eni-energy-investments-in-egypt
> Updated: 2026-08-25T14:15:55.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi met in El Alamein to discuss the ongoing energy partnership between Egypt and the Italian company. Eni has invested $8.5 billion in Egypt to date, focusing on exploration, development, and operation in areas such as the Mediterranean and the Zohr gas field.

Eni announced an integrated investment program to drill 30 exploratory wells and 200 development wells during its next phase, with activity expected to intensify throughout 2026 and 2027. This strategy will utilize artificial intelligence and advanced seismic surveying to target the Mediterranean and Western Desert regions. A key project involves the Denise West discovery in the Mediterranean, with a final investment decision expected soon.

Discussions also addressed regional energy integration, specifically the potential to connect Cyprus’ Cronos gas field to Egyptian infrastructure to strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional hub for gas processing, trading, and liquefaction. This integration involves plans by Eni and TotalEnergies to develop the offshore Cronos field. 

Beyond Eni, Shell has approved a $350 million investment via its subsidiary BG Delta Limited for Phase 12a of the West Delta Deep Marine concession. Additionally, UAE-based ADNOC Drilling is exploring opportunities to participate in Egypt's expanded onshore and offshore drilling programs. The Egyptian government is also pursuing a five-year strategy to double crude oil and condensate production, supported by over $4 billion in refinery modernization projects.

## Claims

- Eni plans to drill 30 exploration wells and 200 development wells in Egypt. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Eni's cumulative investment in Egypt has reached $8.5 billion. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Eni's equity production in Egypt was approximately 242,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Eni and TotalEnergies plan to develop Cyprus's Cronos gas field and connect it to Egyptian infrastructure. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Egypt aims to double its crude oil and condensate production through a five-year strategy. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Shell has approved a $350 million investment for Phase 12a of the West Delta Deep Marine concession. (single source)
- Egypt is advancing six refinery projects with investments exceeding $4 billion. (single source)
- ADNOC Drilling is seeking to participate in Egypt's expanded onshore and offshore drilling programs. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Egypt expands energy sector with major Eni and Shell investments

Egypt is scaling up energy production through major investments from Eni, Shell, and plans to double oil and gas output via a five-year strategy and regional infrastructure integration.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eni-to-drill-230-wells-in-egypt-to-boost-energy-production

### 2026-08-25: Eni CEO meets President el-Sisi to discuss energy investments in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi to discuss expanding energy investments, including plans for 230 new wells and reinforcing Egypt's role as a regional gas hub.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eni-ceo-meets-president-el-sisi-to-discuss-energy-investments-in-egypt

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Cite as: Eni energy investments in Egypt. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eni-energy-investments-in-egypt