WASCO Steps Up Drilling Efforts to Boost Egypt's Natural Gas Production
WASCO, a joint venture between UAE-based Dana Gas and Egypt's EGAS, is accelerating drilling efforts to boost natural gas production in Egypt. The company aims to increase output from existing fields by improving well performance, reassessing reservoirs, and speeding up drilling and development activities.
The initiative was discussed during a field visit by Sayed Selim, Executive Managing Director of EGAS, where Salah El-Din, Chairwoman and Managing Director of WASCO, presented the results of recent drilling campaigns. The company plans to enhance productivity from existing wells using updated geological and geophysical data to reassess formations and reservoirs.
The goal is to identify areas where additional drilling or development could unlock higher gas recovery, thereby improving local gas availability for power generation, industrial operations, and other consumers. Higher production from existing fields and new discoveries could strengthen domestic supply and reduce reliance on imported gas.