File Photo: An ariel View of Damietta port. Photo courtesy of Maritime Transport & Logistics Sector website.
The ministry said emergency and rapid response plans were activated immediately after the fire was reported, with on-site firefighting and security teams working alongside relevant authorities to contain the incident.
According to a ministry statement, Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi arrived at the scene to oversee the emergency response, monitor firefighting and security operations, and ensure all safety procedures were implemented in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Emergency teams are coordinating with technical authorities to complete the necessary work and assess the implications of the incident, the ministry said.
The ministry urged media outlets and social media users to rely on official statements for updates, adding that it would continue monitoring the situation and announce any new developments.
The Damietta port hosts one of Egypt's two LNG liquefaction plants along with Idku.
Since 2025, the Mediterranean port has served as a key hub for floating storage and regasification vessels as Egypt stepped up LNG imports to bolster gas supplies during the summer, when electricity demand peaks.
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