Egypt Oil and Gas Upstream Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Egypt Oil and Gas Market Size & Share and It is Segmented by Location of Deployment (Onshore and Offshore) and Product (Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Other Products). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts in Production Volume for all the Above Segments.

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Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market Size

Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market Analysis

The Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market size in terms of production volume is expected to grow from 669.91 thousand barrels per day in 2025 to 722.39 thousand barrels per day by 2030, at a CAGR of 1.52% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Over the medium term, the Egyptian oil and gas upstream market has witnessed robust growth, primarily due to favorable government policies, a high production rate in the country, and growing interest from international companies to invest in the market.
  • On the other hand, global inclination toward renewable fuels may also adversely affect oil and gas demand in national and international markets, as the country is a net exporter of petroleum.
  • Nevertheless, the new oil and gas discoveries in the country that occurred in the recent past created ample opportunities for the production market. Egypt has witnessed a spike in its energy reserves in 2022, with 53 new oil and gas discoveries, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The discoveries include 42 oil wells and 11 gas wells in the Western Desert, the Mediterranean Sea, the Suez Gulf, and Nile Delta. The latest gas discovery in the Nargis block occurred in the year 2022. According to various third-party sources, it is estimated that the gas discovery to have 3.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves.

Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Industry Overview

The Egyptian oil and gas upstream market is semi-consolidated. Some of the key players are (in no particular order) BP Plc, Shell Plc, TotalEnergies SE, Eni SpA, and ExxonMobil Corp., among others.

Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market Leaders

  1. BP Plc

  2. Eni SpA

  3. Shell Plc.

  4. Total Energies SE

  5. ExxonMobil Corp.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market News

  • May 2023: UAE-based energy firm - Dana Gas announced its plans to start the drilling of 11 new wells in Egypt by the end of this year and projects the wells to add up to 80 bcf of reserves and production. The company has allocated investments of approximately USD 100 million to drill these wells, indicating that the company has four concessions in Egypt and is seeking to include them in one concession within an agreement awaiting approval by the House of Representatives.
  • June 2022: The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company announced that BP was awarded an offshore exploration block in Egypt following its successful participation in a limited bid round in 2021.
  • January 2022: TransGlobe Energy Corporation and Pharos Energy were appointed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to conduct oil exploration in the Western and Eastern Deserts. The contracts are valued at at least USD 506 million in total. Additionally, both regions will receive a USD 67 million grant to drill 12 wells.

Egypt Oil & Gas Upstream Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Scope of the Study
  • 1.2 Market Definition
  • 1.3 Study Assumptions

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Egypt Crude Oil Production and Forecast, till 2028
  • 4.3 Egypt Natural Gas Production and Forecast, till 2028
  • 4.4 Recent Trends and Developments
  • 4.5 Government Policies and Regulations
  • 4.6 Market Dynamics
    • 4.6.1 Drivers
    • 4.6.1.1 Increasing Investment in the Oil and Gas Sector
    • 4.6.2 Restraints
    • 4.6.2.1 Inclination Toward Renewable Energy
  • 4.7 Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.8 PESTLE Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Location
    • 5.1.1 Onshore
    • 5.1.2 Offshore
  • 5.2 Product
    • 5.2.1 Crude Oil
    • 5.2.2 Natural Gas
    • 5.2.3 Other Products

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 BP PLC
    • 6.3.2 ExxonMobil Corp.
    • 6.3.3 Shell PLC
    • 6.3.4 TotalEnergies SE
    • 6.3.5 Chevron Corporation
    • 6.3.6 Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation
    • 6.3.7 Eni SpA
    • 6.3.8 Apache Corporation
    • 6.3.9 IPR Energy Group
    • 6.3.10 Wintershall AG
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Recent Oil and Gas Discoveries
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Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Industry Segmentation

Upstream refers to the exploration and production stages of the oil and gas industry. From the preliminary exploration stage through extraction, the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry focuses on all steps involved.

Egypt oil and gas upstream market is segmented by location of deployment and product. By location of deployment, the market is segmented into onshore and offshore. By product, the market is segmented into oil, natural gas and other products. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on production volume. 

Location Onshore
Offshore
Product Crude Oil
Natural Gas
Other Products
Location
Onshore
Offshore
Product
Crude Oil
Natural Gas
Other Products
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Egypt Oil & Gas Upstream Market Research FAQs

How big is the Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market?

The Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market size is expected to reach 669.91 thousand barrels per day in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 1.52% to reach 722.39 thousand barrels per day by 2030.

What is the current Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market size?

In 2025, the Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market size is expected to reach 669.91 thousand barrels per day.

Who are the key players in Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market?

BP Plc, Eni SpA, Shell Plc., Total Energies SE and ExxonMobil Corp. are the major companies operating in the Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market.

What years does this Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market size was estimated at 659.73 thousand barrels per day. The report covers the Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Page last updated on: January 9, 2024

Egypt Oil And Gas Upstream Industry Report

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