Egypt and Qatar Expand LNG Cooperation to Boost Energy Security
Egypt and Qatar have signed a new energy agreement to strengthen cooperation in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and support Egypt’s role as a regional energy hub. The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the deal on Sunday.
New Energy Agreement
The agreement focuses on securing reliable LNG supplies for Egypt and increasing cooperation between the two countries in the natural gas sector. It also aims to help Egypt diversify its gas sources while supporting local production.
By expanding gas supply options, Egypt hopes to strengthen its energy security and improve its position as a key LNG trading center in the region. The deal is seen as an important step toward meeting domestic energy needs while supporting regional gas trade.
The agreement was signed in Doha by Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, and Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and CEO of QatarEnergy, Sherida Al-Kaabi. Several senior officials attended the signing, including Egypt’s Ambassador to Qatar, Walid El-Fiqi, and Mahmoud Abdel Hamid, Executive Managing Director of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).
LNG Supply Arrangements
As part of the agreement, EGAS and QatarEnergy finalized plans to deliver several LNG cargoes from Qatar to Egypt. These shipments will arrive at Egypt’s Ain Sokhna and Damietta ports.
These LNG deliveries will help Egypt secure stable gas supplies for local consumption and for regional export. Officials said this move will also support Egypt’s LNG infrastructure and trading operations.
Energy officials described the agreement as a strategic partnership that will improve energy security and strengthen long-term cooperation between Egypt and Qatar.
QatarEnergy’s Presence in Egypt
QatarEnergy already has a strong presence in Egypt, especially in offshore gas exploration in the Mediterranean Sea. The company currently operates in six offshore exploration blocks in Egyptian waters.
According to the Ministry of Petroleum, QatarEnergy plans to invest more money in Egypt over the next five years. These investments will focus on drilling new exploration wells and expanding cooperation with leading international energy companies.
This increased investment is expected to support Egypt’s gas production growth and attract more global energy players to the country.
Recent Offshore Investments
In October, QatarEnergy signed a deal to acquire a 27% stake in the North Cleopatra offshore gas block from Shell. This block is located in the Herodotus Basin, an emerging exploration area offshore Egypt.
The North Cleopatra block is next to the North El-Dabaa block, where QatarEnergy already holds a 23% interest. These investments show QatarEnergy’s long-term commitment to Egypt’s energy sector and offshore gas development.
Overall, the expanded cooperation reflects growing energy ties between Egypt and Qatar and highlights their shared goal of strengthening regional energy stability and gas supply security.
Published: 5th January 2026
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