Apache Company cooperated with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation Announce A new discovery of natural gas in the Western Desert of Egypt after drilling the exploratory well called SKAL-1X in the South Kalabsha area, 50 kilometers south of Aswan.
Ministry of Petroleum He said The company said in a statement today, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, that the results of the well’s initial tests indicate daily production rates of 26 million cubic feet of natural gas and 2,700 barrels of condensate.
Discovery is the introduction As a tangible result of the measures implemented by the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum to encourage the expansion of exploration and research activities, while increasing investments in new areas.
In particular, the new discovery is located in close proximity to Apache’s existing operating areas, improving the economic viability of the potential development by allowing the project to benefit from nearby infrastructure and existing production facilities. And this proximity too expected To help reduce development costs.
Statement male The results of SKAL-1X are consistent with broader national goals aimed at enhancing domestic natural gas supplies.
By contributing additional production from Western Sahara, this discovery is being made expected To support efforts to increase domestic production and reduce reliance on imports, while also helping to address declining natural production from older fields.
Beyond the direct production numbers, this discovery is also important for its ability to accelerate the development process and accelerate the transition from exploration to production.