Egypt’s new oil discovery and all you need to know
Egypt has discovered a new oil well in its Western Desert, in a move expected to boost the country’s energy reserves.
The find was made by the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) in the Abu Sennan field, where early tests show the well could produce up to 1,400 barrels of oil and around one million cubic feet of gas per day.
Officials say the new site, known as GPR-1X, could add at least two million recoverable barrels to national reserves.
The EGPC confirmed the well is now undergoing production testing, with signs suggesting more oil could be found in nearby layers of rock.
The find follows another nearby discovery made just three months ago, and both came after the EGPC began using artificial intelligence tools to guide its exploration efforts.
Authorities say these results show that Egypt’s mature oil fields still have major untapped potential when modern technology is used.
The government hopes such discoveries will support its ambition to become a key regional hub for oil and liquefied gas trade.
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