Shell Egypt has started producing natural gas from the Mina West field in the Mediterranean Sea, a major step in expanding Egypt’s offshore energy resources. The field, located in the North East Amriya concession, is expected to produce up to 160 million standard cubic feet of gas per day once it reaches full capacity.
Dalia El Gabry, Vice President and Chairperson of Shell Companies in Egypt, emphasized the rapid development of the project, noting that production began just three years after the field’s discovery. She credited the success to strong collaboration among Shell, KUFPEC, and Egyptian energy authorities, which helped accelerate key decisions and implementation.
The Mina West field is connected to the existing West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) pipeline network via a newly built seven-kilometre pipeline, which transports gas to the El Burullus processing complex. This integration with existing infrastructure significantly reduced development time and costs.
Shell operates the field with a 60% stake, while KUFPEC Egypt holds the remaining 40%. The project was greenlit in June 2025, and its swift development underscores the potential of international partnerships in boosting Egypt’s domestic gas supply.