\n This move targets a crucial sector that plays a fundamental role in powering homes and supporting the everyday lives of citizens across the nation.
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\n Through its subsidiary BG Delta Limited, Shell has reached a final investment decision for Phase 12a of the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) concession.
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\n The initiative is a collaborative effort, bringing together the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), and Malaysia’s Petronas.
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\n The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources previously revealed that approximately $350 million has been allocated to fund this phase of the offshore project.
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\n This funding represents a critical step in maintaining steady energy production from one of Egypt’s most important Mediterranean gas fields, which has been operational since 2003.
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\n The ongoing development builds on earlier successes in 2024 and 2025, when phases 10 and 11 successfully brought six active gas wells online.
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\n At the heart of the new phase is the planned drilling and completion of three deepwater gas wells, with production scheduled to begin in 2028.
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\n Instead of constructing entirely new facilities, these wells will be connected to the existing subsea network operated by the Burullus Gas Company.
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\n This approach significantly improves capital efficiency, lowers overall development costs, and accelerates the timeline for bringing the gas to market.
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\n Dalia El Gabry, Vice President and Chairperson of Shell Egypt, emphasized the value of this decision.
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\n She shared that the investment “underlines the company\u2019s commitment to unlocking the full potential of the WDDM concession under favourable technical and commercial conditions.”
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\n To ensure a smooth rollout, she added that Shell would “draw on its project development expertise and existing infrastructure to speed up implementation while continuing to cooperate with the Egyptian government and its joint-venture partners to support the country\u2019s energy needs.”
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\n Securing domestic energy for Egypt’s future
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