HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY ABDEL FATTAH EL SISI, PRESIDENT OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT

30 MARCH - 1 APRIL 2026

EGYPT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER

30 MARCH - 1 APRIL 2026

EGYPT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER

BUILDING A SECURE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE

Egypt, Capricorn Energy unveil plans to boost upstream operations in Western Desert

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, met with Randy Neely, CEO Capricorn Energy, and Eleanor Rowley, the company’s MD in Egypt, alongside Salah Abdel Kerim, Chairman, EGPC.

Sunday, 20 April 2025

Egypt, Capricorn Energy Talk Upstream Future Plans

The meeting discussed the company’s activities in its concession areas in the Western Desert of Egypt and its future plans to intensify upstream activities.

During the meeting, Badawi stated that the petroleum sector is implementing an intensive research and exploration program in cooperation with its foreign partner companies operating in Egypt, with the aim of increasing oil and natural gas production and reducing the import bill.

Badawi emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to overcoming challenges and strengthening partnerships in support of its goals to attract investment and boost domestic production.

For his part, Neely emphasized the importance of fostering a spirit of cooperation and partnership, and continuously working to improve the investment climate, incentivize investors, and ensure successful coordination with the Ministry and EGPC in this regard.

Neely revealed the company’s plan to intensify oil and gas exploration activities in its concession areas in the Western Desert with the aim of increasing production.

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