a sharp decline in natural gas imports. The Ministry of Petroleum activated an emergency plan, which included cutting gas supplies to several industrial sectors—disrupting a key pillar of Egypt’s economy. With Egypt ranking 7th globally in urea production and fertilizer exports estimated at $8.4 billion in 2024, the impact was significant.
However, as of Thursday, gas supply has resumed partially. The state-owned natural gas holding company has begun pumping limited quantities to fertilizer and petrochemical plants, after receiving 60–80 million cubic feet of gas.
According to Mohamed El-Bahi from the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the restoration process is gradual, aiming to return production to normal levels. Government sources expect imports to rise to 650 million cubic feet by Friday night, assuming regional conditions allow for the reopening of key offshore fields such as Leviathan.
This partial recovery is critical for restoring export flows and minimizing financial losses, especially as demand for Egyptian fertilizers remains strong in global markets.
However, as of Thursday, gas supply has resumed partially. The state-owned natural gas holding company has begun pumping limited quantities to fertilizer and petrochemical plants, after receiving 60–80 million cubic feet of gas.
According to Mohamed El-Bahi from the Federation of Egyptian Industries, the restoration process is gradual, aiming to return production to normal levels. Government sources expect imports to rise to 650 million cubic feet by Friday night, assuming regional conditions allow for the reopening of key offshore fields such as Leviathan.
This partial recovery is critical for restoring export flows and minimizing financial losses, especially as demand for Egyptian fertilizers remains strong in global markets.
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