BG Egypt enhances gas infrastructure to bring new wells on

BG Egypt is enhancing the country’s gas infrastructure with an upgraded well control system enabling it to bring new wells on in the complex West Delta Deep Marine concession while maintaining supply from existing wells, offshore the Nile Delta. Delivered ahead of schedule, this latest development, known as Phase 9a, has already started production from three of the nine wells in the programme. The new well control system can now manage the production from additional wells simultaneously and provides the capacity for future potential developments.

BG Egypt President Arshad Sufi commented: "Following the $1.5 billion investment in the West Delta Deep Marine concession, our technical team has upgraded the well control system, enhancing the country’s gas infrastructure. This has enabled us to safely start up new wells while keeping existing ones producing. This has meant we have been able to supply much-needed gas to our customers and partners which has helped to support the Egyptian economy.

"This year marks 25 years of our company operating in Egypt and through our investment in infrastructure, and people in particular, we are proud to have played a key role in developing the country’s gas industry."