Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said it has implemented a package of pre-emptive measures to safeguard domestic supplies of natural gas and petroleum products, citing fast-moving regional and geopolitical developments and the importance of energy security to national security.
In a statement, the ministry said it is closely monitoring the latest fallout from recent military strikes, which it said have led to disruptions and a halt in natural gas flows from the Eastern Mediterranean via pipelines. The ministry sought to reassure the public that supply sources are diversified and that alternative capacities are ready.
The ministry said that throughout 2025 it worked to secure additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) volumes over extended periods to meet demand from the power sector, industry and households. Measures include diversifying import sources alongside domestic production, contracting LNG cargoes from multiple suppliers, signing longer-term agreements with international companies, and establishing and equipping infrastructure to receive LNG imports, including bringing in and operating floating regasification vessels.
It added that these steps are being carried out in parallel with efforts to support higher domestic production by ensuring the regular settlement of dues to partners, which the ministry said helps sustain exploration and production activity.
The ministry said the infrastructure, regasification vessels and additional gas supply arrangements were prepared as part of multiple contingency scenarios, coordinated with the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, to ensure readiness, flexibility and rapid response to any changes—particularly to secure required gas volumes for electricity generation.
On petroleum products, the ministry said it has increased available quantities and built “safe” strategic stockpiles of gasoline, diesel, LPG and other products. It cited higher refinery throughput, scheduled maintenance to ensure maximum operational efficiency, optimized use of nationwide storage capacity, and the buildup of reserves of imported products to support market stability and ensure continuous availability in case of emergencies.
The ministry said it is conducting round-the-clock monitoring and ongoing situation assessments in light of current developments.
