Projects & Activities
Energy Transition
Natural gas as the partner of renewables — preparing Egypt's gas system for hydrogen, cleaner transport and a low-carbon future.
Transition fuel
Gas and renewables, working together
As Egypt expands solar and wind power, flexible gas-fired generation keeps the grid stable when the sun sets and the wind drops.
Natural gas emits significantly less carbon dioxide than coal or liquid fuels when used for power, and almost none of the particulates that harm air quality. Replacing heavier fuels with gas in power stations, industry, homes and vehicles is one of the fastest ways to cut emissions today.
At the same time, EGAS is preparing its infrastructure and skills for the fuels of tomorrow, from low-carbon hydrogen to renewable power for our own facilities.
Preparing for a low-carbon future
Renewables
Solar power for gas facilities
Pilot projects power compressor stations and plants with on-site solar, cutting operational emissions and freeing more gas for the market.
Hydrogen
Preparing the grid for hydrogen
Studies with international partners assess hydrogen blending in the gas network and the role of Egypt's LNG terminals and ports in exporting green ammonia and other low-carbon fuels.
Clean transport
Natural gas on Egypt's roads
A national programme converts taxis, microbuses and private cars to compressed natural gas and expands the network of filling stations, reducing fuel costs and urban air pollution.
Regional hub
Gas for a region in transition
With the Idku and Damietta liquefaction plants and the East Mediterranean Gas Forum headquartered in Cairo, Egypt connects regional gas resources to markets seeking lower-carbon alternatives to coal and oil.
Milestones
Building the foundations of the transition
2015
2015
Zohr discovered
Eni's discovery of the supergiant Zohr field transforms Egypt's gas outlook.
2017
2017
First gas from Zohr
Zohr begins production in December, strengthening domestic supply.
2019
2019
Regional cooperation
The East Mediterranean Gas Forum is launched with its headquarters in Cairo.
2022
2022
COP27 in Egypt
Egypt hosts the UN climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, putting flaring, methane and energy transition on the national agenda.
The transition is not a choice between gas and renewables. Egypt needs both — and EGAS is building the system that connects them.
EGAS
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company
Cleaner transport with natural gas
Learn how vehicles across Egypt are switching to natural gas.