The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) and Harbour Energy have signed an agreement to expand exploration and production operations onshore Disouq gas field in the Nile Delta concession area. The agreement would secure an additional acreage of the concession under improved commercial terms, noted a Harbour Energy press release.
Disouq Petroleum Company (DISOUCO), a joint venture between Harbour Energy and EGAS, gains the right to produce natural gas under the revised conditions while committing to increased drilling activities within the existing Disouq concessions and the newly awarded acreage.
“This agreement aligns with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ broader strategy to boost natural gas production by implementing a package of incentives for foreign partners,” said Yassin Mohamed, Executive Managing Director of EGAS. “Our collaboration with Harbour Energy reflects the shared commitment to increasing production. We look forward to the exploration results in the extended acreage, which we hope will unlock new hydrocarbon reserves and future development potential,” he added.
During the signing ceremony, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, emphasized that Harbour Energy is among the top-performing energy companies in Egypt, with significant investments in the sector. He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to fostering this partnership, which is expected to yield new discoveries and boost production.
“At Disouq, we are combining efficient production with sustainable operations. Expanding our activities is a natural step forward as we continue to meet Egypt’s energy needs, in close partnership with Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) and EGAS,” said Sameh Sabry, Managing Director for MENA region, Harbour Energy.
Disouq gas field began its first production phase in 2013, with an initial output of 50 million standard cubic feet (mmscf) of natural gas and 60 barrels of condensate from three wells. This amount increased to 60 mmscf and 70 barrels by April 12, 2014, with the addition of a fourth well.
On August 12, 2014, a major ramp-up was introduced, where production reached 160 mmscf and 400 barrels of condensate, marking the completion of Phase A, bringing the number of producing wells to nine. By 2016, the total natural gas production reached 100 mmscf/d, feeding Egypt’s entire national grid.
In late 2022, Harbour Energy made a gas discovery at the East Damanhur exploration block, west of the Disouq development lease. Because of its proximity to the Disouq central plant, the discovery was quickly tied back, and production started in September 2023.
