BP has commenced production from the Fayoum-4 well in Egypt’s West Nile Delta, adding around 80 million cubic feet per day of natural gas, roughly two years ahead of schedule:
The new well is connected to BP’s existing West Nile Delta processing facilities via the Giza-Fayoum pipeline, eliminating the need for new subsea infrastructure:
BP operates the facilities with an 82.75% interest, while Harbour Energy holds the remaining 17.25%:
Egypt needs the additional gas, with domestic production falling sharply since its 2021 peak, forcing the country to abandon its position as a net LNG exporter:
BP plans to invest around $1.5 billion in Egyptian natural gas exploration and development during the 2026/27 fiscal year:
