Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi announced the start of initial gas production from the West Burullus field in the Mediterranean Sea, following the successful connection of the field's first well to the national gas grid. Early production tests indicate output approaching 45 million cubic feet per day. Work is underway to connect two additional wells, expected to raise total field production to around 75 million cubic feet per day at the beginning of the new year.
The West Burullus development and production project serves as a model of integrated execution and optimal utilization of the capabilities of Egyptian petroleum-sector companies. Key roles were played by Modern Drilling Company, Petroleum Marine Services (PMS), Petrojet, ENPPI, and Pico Petroleum Services in bringing the field into initial production. Gas is being transported to existing processing facilities operated by the Burullus Gas Company, ensuring full use of available infrastructure and helping reduce overall costs.
Badawi highlighted the concerted efforts of the petroleum sector and its partners to steadily increase domestic gas production and ease the financial burden of imports. These efforts include accelerating the development of discovered fields, expanding exploration programmes, and advancing new drilling activities—all supported by the ministry’s investment incentives, which have already contributed to higher output. He also praised the commitment of Chiron Energy and its expanding cooperation in implementing the project.
The announcement was made on November 15, 2025, with the project developed through a partnership between the petroleum sector and Chiron Energy.