Egypt is set to enhance its natural gas production with the operation of a major new well, Zohr-6, in the Zohr field, located offshore in the Mediterranean Sea.
The details of this project were given to Al Arabiya Business by an Egyptian government employee.
According to Al Arabiya Business, this well is projected to yield 40 to 50 million cubic feet of gas daily, contributing significantly to Egypt’s energy needs.
The initiative, led by the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in collaboration with Italy’s Eni through their joint venture Petrobel, aims to address rising domestic demand, particularly for electricity and industrial sectors.
To ensure efficient production, Eni is implementing advanced water management techniques at Zohr-6, including chemical injections to prevent water leakage during gas extraction.
These efforts are part of broader operations to maintain the field’s output, which currently accounts for 1.1 to 1.2 billion cubic feet per day, which is approximately 30% of Egypt’s total gas production.
The Ministry’s strategic focus on the Zohr field includes ongoing investments, with US$13.5bn already allocated out of a US$39bn partnership with Eni since the field’s development began.
In early 2025, the arrival of a drilling vessel signaled intensified efforts to expand Zohr’s capacity.
Recent drilling and evaluation of 16 wells in Egypt’s Mediterranean concessions between July 2024 and May 2025 led to five new gas discoveries, promising a medium-term boost to national production.
Additionally, a US$120mn contract awarded to National United Petroleum Services Company (NESR) in March 2025 supports well maintenance through specialized chemical supplies.
Egypt’s gas strategy also addresses a production-consumption gap, with the government securing over 1.6 billion cubic feet per day through pipelines and LNG imports to meet 25-30% of the shortfall.
The Zohr-6 well’s activation in June 2025 marks a critical step in reducing this dependency and strengthening Egypt’s energy security.
