Egypt discovers 200 billion cubic feet of gas
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bénin Web TV
The Nasim-1X exploration well revealed about 200 billion cubic feet of gas, or nearly 5.7 billion cubic metres, in the Tiba concession in the Mediterranean, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum. Studies must still determine recoverable volumes and the field’s commercial viability, with a 22-kilometre connection planned.
The Nasim-1X exploration well, drilled in the Tiba concession in the Mediterranean, uncovered about 200 billion cubic feet of gas, or nearly 5.7 billion cubic metres, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum announced on Friday 6 November. The field has a net gas-bearing layer thickness of about 15 metres.
The announced volume is not yet considered commercially recoverable. Technical studies must determine producible quantities, potential flow rates and the field’s economic viability, Bénin Web TV reports. No production date has been announced.
The Tiba concession is operated by Italian energy group Eni in partnership with Australian group Woodside, while Petrobel carried out the drilling operations on their behalf. The authorities are considering a 22-kilometre connection to the Abu Madi-El Gamil gas pipeline to use existing facilities and reduce the time needed to start production, Bénin Web TV reports.
The discovery comes as Egypt seeks to increase its domestic gas production after several years of decline that have increased its dependence on imports. The development of new wells is notably intended to meet demand from power plants and industry, according to Bénin Web TV. The announcement comes after Chevron’s project to expand gas exploration in Egypt, published on 3 November 2026.
