The achievement will support national efforts to meet domestic demand and reduce reliance on imports.
Drilling was carried out by the Saipem 10,000 vessel, with operations completed on schedule and in full compliance with safety standards.
The Zohr-9 well builds on the success of Zohr-6 and forms part of the broader development strategy for the field, which remains one of Egypt’s most promising offshore assets.
In a related development, drilling has begun on a new exploratory well, Denise W-1X, in the Denise development area off the coast of Port Said. The well is being drilled by the Egyptian rig Al Qaher-2, operated by the Modern Drilling Company, at a water depth of 98 metres and targeting a total depth of over 4,200 metres.
Minister Badawi said the intensified drilling activity in concession areas operated by Italy’s Eni reflects the company’s confidence in Egypt’s investment climate, according to a statement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
He added that the move signals Eni’s commitment to injecting new capital and strengthening its partnership with Egypt.
“These steps are a direct result of the ministry’s recent efforts to stimulate investment and remove barriers for international partners,” Badawi said.
The developments come as Egypt continues to expand its energy production capacity to support economic growth and energy security.
Egypt has been making significant strides in developing its natural gas sector, positioning itself as a key player in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
The country possesses substantial natural gas reserves, primarily in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta regions, and has been working to boost its production and export capabilities.
Egypt's natural gas landscape is dynamic, with ongoing investments promising to enhance its capacity and regional influence in the global energy market.
Egypt’s oil and gas production has recently experienced gradual growth since August 2025, following a four-year contraction, with natural gas output rising by over 200 million cubic feet per day, according to the statement.
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