Commissioning of the Second Phase of the Milaha Project in the Western Desert with a Capacity of 100 Million Cubic Feet per Day
Launch of commissioning activities for the second phase of the Milaha project with a capacity of 100 million cubic feet per day.
Translated by Alqyas from Al-Anba — Original source
Cairo – Nadeh Imam: Eni, the Italian energy company, through its joint venture with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), Agiba Petroleum, announced the launch of commissioning activities for the second phase of the Meliha project in Egypt’s Western Desert.
The project represents a key milestone in the development of a new gas processing hub within the integrated Meliha concession area, and will significantly increase the processing capacity for gas produced from fields in the region, thereby supporting the growth of domestic gas production and maximizing the utilization of Egypt’s energy resources.
The new facility is designed to process up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day.
The second phase of the Meliha project includes an integrated infrastructure system comprising development wells, production gathering networks, major transmission pipelines, and a new dedicated gas export line.
These facilities will ensure the connection of new production to Egypt’s existing gas infrastructure, enabling faster realization of economic returns from resources and enhancing operational efficiency.
The project will contribute to increasing the availability of natural gas in the local market and has been developed in accordance with the highest standards of operational excellence, safety, and environmental sustainability.
