Egypt is accelerating the expansion and modernisation of its natural gas infrastructure across Upper Egypt as part of efforts to improve public services, strengthen regional infrastructure and support sustainable economic growth, the Cabinet Media Centre said on Sunday.
In an infographic published on its social media platforms, the Centre outlined progress in extending natural gas networks to households, commercial establishments and industrial facilities across Upper Egypt between 2009 and the end of June 2026.
Over that period, natural gas connections were extended to more than 2.2 million residential customers, around 9,432 commercial customers and 202 industrial facilities, reflecting the scale of investment in expanding access to reliable energy services and strengthening the region’s infrastructure.
The Centre said more than 146,000 new residential customers were connected to the natural gas network during the 2025/2026 financial year.
Under the state’s ongoing expansion plans, more than 179,000 additional residential customers are targeted for connection during the 2026/2027 financial year.
The expansion is also being carried out under the national Hayah Karima (Decent Life) initiative, which aims to improve living conditions and upgrade essential infrastructure and services in rural communities.
During the initiative’s first phase, natural gas networks were extended to 374 villages across Upper Egypt, with supplies activated in 328, representing an implementation rate of around 88 per cent.
The infographic also highlighted the infrastructure supporting the expansion of natural gas services across the region, including more than 30 main pressure-reduction stations and over 750 secondary distribution stations.
The expansion forms part of broader state efforts to accelerate development in Upper Egypt by upgrading infrastructure, extending essential services and improving the quality and accessibility of public utilities.
