We are the national natural gas company of Egypt, working to support the country's development and operation as a sustainable energy future.
The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) is a pivotal entity in Egypt's oil and gas sector, established in August 2001 with a primary focus on the development, exploration, and distribution of natural gas in Egypt. EGAS operates as a state-owned entity under the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and plays a central role in enhancing Egypt's energy security and economic growth through the effective management of natural gas resources.
EGAS is committed to managing the entire natural gas value chain, including exploration, production, processing, transmission, and distribution. The company collaborates closely with international oil and gas companies, leveraging strategic partnerships to boost natural gas production in Egypt and achieve optimal utilization of domestic resources. EGAS leads the adoption of the latest technologies and best practices in natural gas extraction and processing, ensuring operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.
During an inspection visit to Pharaonic Petroleum's production site in Port Said, Eng. Karim Badawi inspected progress and directed expediting the tie-in of the Harmattan field.
As part of the ministry's strategy to intensify exploration, the minister followed up drilling operations at Shell's Velox-1X well in the Mediterranean.