Egypt’s oil output fell to 633,000 b/d in September, the lowest level in nine years, as international oil firms operating within the country continue to slash their spending.

Signs of a revival are scarce as IOCs from the US and Europe continue to dial back on spending as they see their finances whacked by low oil prices (MEES, 4 November). These include Egypt’s two biggest producers: Italy’s Eni (for gas and on an overall ‘oil equivalent’ basis) and US firm Apache (oil). (CONTINUED - 1703 WORDS)