Egypt

Cairo hopes that the upcoming offshore gas exploration campaign by key firms can once again reverse its fortunes and declining gas output as it hopes to boost LNG exports.

State of Play

From a net exporter of gas, Egypt has swung back to be a net importer as output continues to decline. A bare project pipeline of new developments means it will likely continue to import LNG and piped gas from Israel in the near-term.

2024 In Numbers

Gas Output	49.37	bcm
Gas Imports	14.61	bcm
Crude Output	537	000 b/d
Crude Imports	25	000 b/d
Crude Exports	38	000 b/d

Economics & Finance

25 Jul, 2025

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Egypt LNG Imports At Near-Record On Increased Regasification Capacity

With three FSRUs now hooked-up to the country’s gas grid Egypt has begun ramping-up LNG imports, potentially taking July volumes to a new record high.

Egypt LNG *Imports By Origin: With 3 FSRUS Now Connected To The Grid At Ain Sukhna LNG Imports Saw Late July Ramp-Up (Mn Tons)

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