Egypt resumes drilling at Zohr field

The Saipem 10000 vessel has arrived on January 28 to begin drilling new wells at the Zohr natural gas field north of Port Said. This follows the announcement by Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, last year on October 23.

The drilling, using advanced deepwater technology, aims to boost production immediately. Moreover, it is part of an agreed development plan between the ministry and Italy’s Eni, the field’s operator, with new wells set to be drilled in early 2025 to enhance Egypt’s natural gas output.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: M. S. Salama

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