Eni, EGPC Lift Sinai Offshore Output to 27,000 bpd, Highest Since 2017
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Updated · Egypt Oil & Gas · Jun 9
Eni, EGPC Lift Sinai Offshore Output to 27,000 bpd, Highest Since 2017
3 articles · Updated · Egypt Oil & Gas · Jun 9
Summary
Sinai Offshore Fields are now averaging about 27,000 barrels a day, the highest daily crude output since 2017 and more than 50% above the start of 2025.
Recent incentive measures helped drive the jump: Egypt extended exploration and production agreements, prompting fresh investment from international companies and more drilling and exploration activity.
Eni’s production-enhancement program added advanced technology, tighter operations and minimal downtime, while resumed 2026 drilling strengthened output from mature fields that have been producing for more than 60 years.
Two wells — BM-133 and 113-M-131 — contributed more than 3,200 bpd with almost no water content, helping generate a surplus above 10,000 bpd and cumulative output of more than 2.8 million barrels since January 2025.
Egypt's Sinai offshore oil fields are experiencing a major revival, reaching their highest daily production since 2017 with a 50% growth since early 2025. This surge is the result of Egypt’s strategic focus on maximizing output from mature fields through intensive production optimization, including the use of advanced technologies, improved operational efficiency, and reduced downtime. The resumption of drilling activities in 2026 further boosted output. These efforts not only strengthen Egypt’s energy security by reducing import needs but also demonstrate the success of targeted investment and modernization in the country’s petroleum sector.