In a promising stride for energy markets, Egypt's General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has struck oil again in the Abu Sennan field of the Western Desert, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced Sunday.
Preliminary tests from the new GPR-1X well show potential daily outputs of up to 1,400 barrels of crude and nearly 1 million cubic feet of natural gas from the Bahariya formation.
Beyond immediate production, this discovery is set to boost Egypt's recoverable oil reserves by 2 million barrels in a mature region that still holds untapped promise.
EGPC Chairman Mohamed Abdel Majeed confirmed ongoing testing at the production station and highlighted additional signals of petroleum in the Abu Rawash G and B formations based on electrical logging data.
This marks the second major find in Abu Sennan in just three months—both breakthroughs powered by artificial intelligence tools that pinpoint high-potential zones with unprecedented accuracy.
With past successes like the Zohr gas field (holding an estimated 30 trillion cubic feet of gas) in the Mediterranean, Egypt is rapidly positioning itself as a regional hub for oil and liquefied natural gas.
For young global citizens, tech enthusiasts, and sustainable development advocates, Egypt’s approach offers a vivid example of how data-driven innovation can revive mature fields and shape economic growth.
As the world watches energy demand evolve and digital nomads explore new frontiers, the Western Desert discovery underscores the power of combining modern technology with field expertise to unlock resources in unexpected places.
Key takeaways:
- Daily output: up to 1,400 barrels of crude + 1M cu ft of gas
- Reserve boost: 2M recoverable barrels
- Second Abu Sennan find in three months, driven by AI
- Strengthens Egypt’s ambition as an oil and LNG hub
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
