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Egypt's Minister of Petroleum encourages increased oil production efforts

The minister's remarks come in light of rising crude oil prices.

By: Mohamed Zain

Tue, Apr. 18, 2023

The Western Desert region is a vital area for Egypt's economy - File Photo

Egypt's Minister of Petroleum, Engineer Tarek El Molla, has announced that current petroleum prices are encouraging partners to increase production efforts.

El Molla emphasized the importance of coordination among companies through the use of available facilities in the Western Desert region, which is considered one of the most important petroleum production areas in Egypt, during his chairing of the third periodic meeting to monitor the progress of plans to integrate and improve the efficiency of operations among companies with low production rates.


The minister's remarks come in light of rising crude oil prices, which have led to increased demand for oil production worldwide. This situation has encouraged Egypt's partners to enhance their production capacities in the Western Desert region, which has a promising reserve potential.

The Western Desert region is a vital area for Egypt's economy, as it contains several large oil and gas fields. Production in the area has recently been rising, with companies investing in exploration and drilling to expand their reserves.

The government's focus on improving operational efficiency in this region is expected to further boost production and help Egypt increase its oil output, which will have a positive impact on the country's economy.