In a strategic move to bolster Egypt’s natural gas output, the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has signed a landmark agreement with global energy firm Harbour Energy to expand exploration and production in the Desouq gas field, located in the heart of the Nile Delta.

The new deal brings an additional land area under the joint venture’s control, along with improved commercial terms designed to accelerate development. The expanded concession will be operated by DISOUCO, a partnership between EGAS and Wintershall Dea Nile, a subsidiary of Harbour Energy, with a renewed commitment to ramp up drilling activities and unlock new natural gas reserves.

According to the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum, the updated agreement framework is designed to drive sustainable energy growth in the region. It supports a broader drilling strategy across both the existing Desouq concession and the newly added acreage, aiming to significantly boost production capacity.

The agreement was officially signed by Yassin Mohamed, Executive Managing Director of EGAS, and Sameh Sabry, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Harbour Energy. Mohamed expressed confidence in the potential of the new exploration zones, emphasising EGAS’s long-term vision to uncover new reserves and ensure energy security for Egypt’s growing needs.

Located onshore in the Nile Delta, the Desouq gas project has long been a key component of Egypt’s natural gas landscape. With this latest expansion, the project is set to enter a new phase of development, reinforcing Egypt’s position as a regional energy hub.