Egypt Boosts Western Desert Crude Oil Production by Nearly 12,000 BPD

SEATTLE (Oil Monster): Egypt has recorded a sharp increase in crude oil production from its Western Desert operations, adding nearly 12,000 barrels per day (BPD) of crude oil and condensates over the past two weeks as the country pushes to raise domestic supply and curb import dependence.

Western Desert output rises by nearly 12,000 BPD

According to sector updates, Egypt added around 10,000 BPD from fields operated by Khalda Petroleum Company and nearly 1,500 BPD from the Abu-Sennan area operated by the General Petroleum Company (GPC). The production increase highlights the growing contribution of Western Desert assets to Egypt’s upstream recovery.

Khalda Petroleum drives the largest share of the increase

Khalda Petroleum, a joint venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Apache Corporation, raised production from 113,300 BPD on May 26 to approximately 123,500 BPD by June 8, 2026. The gain followed the commissioning of five new wells, including three development wells and two exploration wells.

EGPC posts highest output since October 2024

EGPC reported its highest production levels since October 2024, reaching around 74,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day, including nearly 61,000 barrels of crude oil. The data points to improving field performance as new wells and upstream investment begin translating into measurable supply gains.

Abu-Sennan well adds crude oil and gas volumes

The newly commissioned GPF-1X exploration well in Abu-Sennan is producing about 1,500 BPD of crude oil and approximately one million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The added output supports Egypt’s broader petroleum strategy of increasing daily production and reducing reliance on imports.

Courtesy: OilMonster Energy News