*Egypt’s gas consumption increased by 8% year-on-year in Q1 to a new seasonal record of 6.14bn cfd. Q1 is typically the seasonal low point, and consumption dropped by 4% from the previous quarter.

*This was enabled by increased gas availability, despite Israeli gas imports largely grinding to a halt in March as a result of the regional conflict (MEES, 27 March). Record Q1 LNG imports offset lower Israeli supplies and the continued slide in domestic production. (CONTINUED - 214 WORDS)