Egypt announces new natural gas discovery in Nile Delta

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bna Cairo bureau 3 May 2026
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has announced a new natural gas discovery in the Nile Delta, marking a significant step towards strengthening domestic energy production

Egypt plans to cut fuel imports by 25% in May as demand eases

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bna Cairo bureau 3 May 2026
The Egyptian government is currently planning to reduce its fuel imports by up to 25% in May, as domestic demand declines following the introduction of commercial energy-saving measures

Egyptian government slashes oil partners' arrears to $714mn

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bna Cairo bureau 3 May 2026
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has announced a further decline in outstanding payments owed to foreign oil companies, with the total arrears dropping to $714mn,
At least 21 strikes on refineries, export terminals and pipelines in April push Russian refinery throughput to lowest level since 2009

Ukraine steps up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure to record monthly high in April

FSUOGM - Former Soviet Union Oil & Gas
By Ben Aris in Berlin 2 May 2026
Ukraine has intensified its long-distance missile campaign against Russian oil infrastructure, carrying out a record 21 attacks on refineries, sea terminals and pipelines in April — the highest monthly total since December.
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