Dana Gas Discovers 10 Bcf Natural Gas in Egypt's Nile Delta
MONTREAL (Oil Monster): UAE-based Dana Gas has announced a significant natural gas discovery that exceeded expectations, strengthening its commitment to Egypt’s energy sector. The development will provide huge support to Egypt’s ongoing efforts to boost domestic natural gas production and reduce dependence on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Nile Delta Well Yields 10 Bcf — More Than Triple the Original Forecast
The Sharjah-headquartered company announced that a newly drilled well in Egypt’s Nile Delta yielded an estimated 10 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas. The estimates surpass the original forecast of 3 Bcf. The discovery has opened additional development opportunities within the concession area.
Dana Gas Executing $100 Million Egypt Investment Program
Dana Gas, in cooperation with Egyptian energy authorities, has been executing a $100 million investment program focused on its Egyptian assets. The company reported a production of 13,060 barrels of oil equivalent per day during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 4% jump over the corresponding period a year before.
2025 Drilling Campaign Added 36 Bcf of Reserves and 30 MMscf/d of Capacity
The increased production during the quarter is the result of a successful 2025 drilling campaign that added 36 Bcf of reserves and 30 MMscf/d of production capacity, the company authorities noted.
Incidentally, Dana Gas plans to drill four additional wells before the end of 2026.
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How much natural gas did Dana Gas discover in Egypt's Nile Delta?
A newly drilled well in Egypt’s Nile Delta yielded an estimated 10 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas, surpassing the original forecast of 3 Bcf.
What is Dana Gas's investment commitment in Egypt?
Dana Gas, in cooperation with Egyptian energy authorities, is executing a $100 million investment program focused on its Egyptian assets.
What was Dana Gas's production in Q1 2026?
Dana Gas reported production of 13,060 barrels of oil equivalent per day in Q1 2026, a 4% increase over the same period a year earlier.
What did the 2025 drilling campaign achieve?
The 2025 drilling campaign added 36 Bcf of reserves and 30 MMscf/d of production capacity.
How many additional wells does Dana Gas plan to drill in 2026?
Dana Gas plans to drill four additional wells before the end of 2026.
The Nile Delta discovery and Dana Gas’s ongoing $100 million investment program underscore the company’s expanding role in Egypt’s efforts to grow domestic gas production and reduce its dependence on LNG imports.