Egypt has reported its highest level of daily crude oil production from offshore fields in Sinai since 2017, driven by a broad investment programme aimed at boosting output from mature energy assets, the petroleum ministry said.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said on Sunday that production from the Sinai offshore oil fields has reached approximately 27,000 barrels per day, marking a nine-year high for the region.
The fields are operated by Italy’s Eni in partnership with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC).
Officials said output has increased by more than 50 percent since the beginning of 2025, making it one of the strongest growth rates recorded in the area in decades.
The ministry attributed the rise to an extensive investment and optimisation programme covering the Gulf of Suez, Sinai and Nile Delta regions, aimed at improving production from existing fields rather than relying solely on new discoveries.
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Authorities said the strategy focuses on enhancing recovery rates from mature fields, some of which have been in operation for more than six decades and have traditionally been expected to experience declining yields.
According to ministry figures, the additional production has generated a surplus of more than 10,000 barrels per day, contributing to a cumulative increase of over 2.8 million barrels since January 2025.
Officials described the performance as evidence that technical interventions and modern recovery methods are helping extend the productive life of ageing oil infrastructure.
The programme includes the deployment of new drilling technologies, improved operational efficiency and measures to reduce downtime across key production sites.
The ministry also highlighted the resumption of drilling activity in 2026 as a key factor behind the recent gains.
It cited specific wells, including BM-133 and 113-M-131, which together are producing more than 3,200 barrels per day, with near-zero water content, a factor that improves overall extraction efficiency.
Egypt has been seeking to strengthen its domestic oil and gas production as part of a broader strategy to enhance energy security and reduce reliance on imports, at a time of volatile global energy markets.
The country has also sought to attract foreign investment into its hydrocarbons sector, partnering with international energy companies to support exploration and production activities across several basins.
Officials say the latest output gains in Sinai reflect the success of ongoing efforts to maximise the value of existing resources while improving the efficiency of mature fields.
The petroleum ministry said it remains committed to expanding production capacity through continued investment, technological upgrades and closer cooperation with international partners.
Energy analysts note that while Egypt has made significant progress in stabilising production from older fields, sustaining growth will depend on continued capital investment and successful exploration in frontier areas.
The Sinai offshore fields, long considered a mature production zone, are now seen by authorities as a key component of Egypt’s strategy to balance domestic demand and strengthen its position as a regional energy producer.
