TotalEnergies, EGAS sign Egypt offshore exploration MoU

Key highlights
  • TotalEnergies and the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) signed an MoU for offshore exploration in Egypt's north-western offshore.
  • The MoU covers a large offshore area and sets a framework for technical cooperation on preliminary exploration and subsurface evaluation.
  • No investment amounts, schedules or firm timelines were disclosed.

Parties

TotalEnergies and the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on offshore exploration activities.

Scope

The MoU covers a large area in Egypt's north-western offshore and establishes a framework for technical cooperation addressing preliminary exploration and subsurface evaluation activities.

Source: TotalEnergies

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