March 30, 2026 • Egypt

El-Sisi Urges Trump to Stop War During Egypt International Energy Exhibition.

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi delivers a message to the U.S. president calling for an end to the war during the Egypt International Energy Exhibition. Here is why Egypt matters:

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$6.5 Billion

E&P Investment (FY 2024/2025)

Investments in exploration and production in Egypt reached $6.5 billion during the 2024/2025 fiscal year [citation:8].

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$1.3 Billion

Planned Exploration Investment

Egypt plans to drill 101 exploratory wells in the coming year with investments of $1.3 billion [citation:8].

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7.6 Million Tonnes

Annual Fertiliser Output

Egypt has become a leading producer of fertilisers, especially urea, with an annual output exceeding 7.6 million tonnes [citation:8].

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3.2 Billion cu ft

Gas Export Agreement to Europe

Egypt reached an agreement to export approximately 3.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas to European markets for Shell and Petronas [citation:2].

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87%

Increase in LNG Import Value

The value of Egypt's LNG imports rose by 87% during the first ten months of last year compared to the same period in 2024 [citation:2].

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Net Exporter

Natural Gas Status

Egypt is a net exporter of natural gas.

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700,000 bopd

Egyptian Oil Production

Egypt produces 700,000 barrels of oil per day.

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50,000+

EGYPES 2026 Total Participants

The Egypt Energy Show 2026 welcomed more than 50,000 international participants over three days in Cairo from March 30 to April 1, 2026 [citation:12]. As stated in the EGYPES 2026 event coverage: 'The event welcomed more than 50,000 participants' [citation:12].

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500+

Exhibiting Companies at EGYPES 2026

More than 500 exhibitors across 13 dedicated country pavilions showcased technologies at the event [citation:12].

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350+

Global Speakers at EGYPES 2026

The conference program featured more than 350 global speakers, including heads of state, energy ministers, and senior policymakers [citation:12].

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120+

Participating Countries at EGYPES 2026

The Egypt Energy Show 2026 attracted participants from more than 120 countries [citation:12].

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$1.3 Billion

Egypt's Arrears to Foreign Partners (March 2026)

Egypt has reduced outstanding dues owed to international oil companies from $6.1 billion in July 2024 to approximately $1.3 billion currently, with full settlement targeted by June 30, 2026 [citation:13]. Minister Karim Badawi announced: 'arrears owed to international oil companies have been reduced from $6.1 billion in July 2024 to approximately $1.3 billion, with full settlement targeted by June 30, 2026' [citation:13].

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$8 Billion

Eni Investment Plan for Egypt

Italy's energy giant Eni announced an investment plan of about $8 billion to expand its business in Egypt over the next five years [citation:8].

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$5 Billion

bp Investment Plan for Egypt

British oil and gas company bp rolled out investment plans valued at $5 billion for Egypt [citation:8].

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$2 Billion

Arcius Energy Investment Plan

UAE-based Arcius Energy unveiled investment plans amounting to $2 billion for Egypt [citation:8].

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$4 Billion

Apache Investment in Egypt

Apache scaled operations in the Western Desert and increased its exploration areas in Egypt with total investments exceeding $4 billion [citation:8].

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660,000 bopd

EGPC Targeted Production (2026)

EGPC is targeting a major production increase of 27% in 2026, aiming for output of roughly 660,000 barrels per day to reduce Egypt's fuel import bill [citation:5].

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101 Wells

Exploratory Wells Planned for 2026

The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources plans to drill approximately 101 exploratory oil and gas wells during 2026 as part of a five-year strategy targeting more than 480 wells in various regions [citation:7][citation:8].

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66 Wells

EGPC Wells Planned for FY 2026/27

Egypt's General Petroleum Company (EGPC) plans to drill 66 wells, including 8 exploratory wells, with total investment exceeding EGP 8 billion ($167.5 million) [citation:5].

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5 Wells

Ganope Exploration Wells

Egypt's South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) plans to drill five exploration wells at an estimated cost of $33 million [citation:6].

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4 Wells

Valaris DS-12 Drilling Program

The drilling ship Valaris DS-12 arrived in Egypt's Mediterranean waters to drill four wells: one production well and one exploration well for BP, followed by two exploration wells for Arkeos Energy [citation:7].

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3.4 Trillion cu ft

Cronos Gas Field Recoverable Resources

The Cronos gas field in Cyprus's Block 6 has estimated recoverable resources of approximately 3.4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas [citation:9].

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310 km

Proposed Cyprus-Egypt Gas Pipeline Length

The proposed Cyprus-Egypt gas pipeline (Aphrodite-Damietta Gas Pipeline) would run approximately 310 kilometers from Cyprus's Aphrodite offshore gas field to the Damietta LNG Terminal in Egypt [citation:8].

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$800 Million-$1 Billion

Estimated Cost of Cyprus-Egypt Pipeline

The proposed natural gas pipeline from Cyprus to Egypt is estimated to cost between $800 million and $1 billion [citation:8].

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2 Million Tonnes

Mopco Urea Production Capacity

Misr Fertilizer Production Company (Mopco) operates a 2 million metric tonne per year urea plant, one of Egypt's largest fertilizer production facilities [citation:4].

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$34.7 Billion

Israel-Egypt Gas Agreement (2025)

Value of a landmark agreement signed in December 2025 for Israel to supply approximately 130 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas to Egypt through 2040 [citation:5].

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2027

Cronos Gas Field Production Start Date

Production from Cyprus's Cronos gas field is targeted to commence in 2027, using Eni's existing infrastructure in Egypt for processing and exporting the gas [citation:9].

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5 Billion cu m/year

Cronos Gas Export Volume

All of Cronos field's natural gas output—approximately 5 billion cubic meters per year—will be liquefied at Egypt's Damietta terminal and exported to Europe as LNG [citation:9].

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PERSONAL APPEAL TO PRESIDENT TRUMP

A direct personal appeal is made to President Trump in Arabic to stop the war.
President El-Sisi reiterated his direct appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that no one else can stop the ongoing war and urging him 'in the name of humanity and peace' to help end it [citation:12]. President El-Sisi said: 'I reiterate my direct appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump, for no one else can stop the war, and I urge him in the name of humanity and peace to help end it' [citation:12].
The President recalled that President Trump was previously the only one capable of stopping the war in Gaza [citation:12].
He emphasized that the United States, as a global superpower, has the unique capacity to halt the current conflict [citation:12].
President El-Sisi urged energy companies participating in the conference to 'intensify efforts to increase production, including new and renewable energy, to help mitigate the current crisis' [citation:12].

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EGYPES 2026: PRESIDENT EL-SISI'S ADDRESS ON ENERGY CRISIS

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi opened EGYPES 2026 on March 30, 2026, calling on global leaders to act decisively amid what the International Energy Agency has called 'one of the most severe energy crises in modern history' [citation:12]. President El-Sisi stated: 'We gather today amid what the International Energy Agency has described as one of the most severe energy crises in modern history' [citation:12].
President El-Sisi characterized the crisis as a 'double shock' combining a supply reduction estimated at 20 to 25 percent and a significant price shock [citation:12]. He warned: 'Any halt or freeze in energy activities requires years for production to return to normal levels' [citation:12].
The President expressed concern that higher costs for fuel, fertilizer, and agricultural commodities would hit developing countries hardest [citation:12].
He emphasized that 'the current crisis demands that we all act decisively' and called on global leaders across government and industry to take action [citation:12].

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GEOGRAPHICAL CONTEXT OF THE APPEAL

The war referenced is occurring in 'our region'.
The region is specified as the Gulf region.

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EGYPTIAN ENERGY LANDSCAPE

Egypt is an underappreciated oil and gas location.
Egypt is the largest Arab country in the Middle East.
Egypt is a democratic republic with a history in the region that goes back millennia.
Egypt is not an oil and gas juggernaut like Saudi Arabia.
Egypt has one of the largest and most diversified economies in the Middle East.

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EGYPT AS A REGIONAL ENERGY HUB

Egypt is positioning itself as a central export hub for Eastern Mediterranean gas flows into Europe, leveraging its strategic geographic location [citation:4][citation:8][citation:10].
Egypt owns the Idku and Damietta liquefaction plants, the only facilities in the Eastern Mediterranean capable of converting natural gas into LNG for re-export to Europe and Asia [citation:1][citation:9].
In December 2025, Egypt and Israel signed a landmark $34.7 billion agreement for Israel to supply approximately 130 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas to Egypt through 2040 [citation:5]. The Egyptian government revealed that 'the deal aims to ensure a stable supply of natural gas to Egypt over the long term' [citation:5].
This agreement addresses Egypt's structural challenge of declining domestic output from the Zohr field and rising electricity demand, while providing Israel with a strategic export route [citation:5].
Egypt is working to integrate gas from Cyprus' offshore fields (such as Cronos and Aphrodite) by receiving the gas, liquefying it at Egyptian facilities, and re-exporting it to Europe [citation:4][citation:6][citation:8].
Eni is fast-tracking the export of Cyprus gas via Egypt's LNG infrastructure, with plans to connect the Cronos gas field (estimated reserves exceed 3 trillion cubic feet) to Egypt through subsea infrastructure [citation:10].
Egypt recently signed a tri-lateral agreement with Israel and the EU to be a major gas and liquid natural gas hub to Europe [citation:1][citation:5].
Egypt is expanding its LNG bunkering infrastructure: an MoU was signed in November 2025 to develop an LNG liquefaction and bunkering station in El-Raswa, Port Said, to serve the Suez Canal Authority's fleet and support the Canal's transition to a green shipping corridor by 2030 [citation:3][citation:11].
Egypt's integrated petroleum infrastructure includes advanced refineries, strategic ports on both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, and efficient transport networks like the SUMED pipeline linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean [citation:8].
Egypt aims to increase natural gas production to meet rising domestic demand and expand export capacity [citation:4].
Increased solar and wind capacity in Egypt could free up natural gas currently used in power generation for export [citation:10].

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EGYPT-CYPRUS STRATEGIC ENERGY PARTNERSHIP

Egypt and Cyprus signed new framework agreements for natural gas cooperation on the sidelines of EGYPES 2026, witnessed by both presidents [citation:12].
The agreements enable Cypriot gas from the Cronos and Aphrodite fields to be processed and liquefied at Egypt's advanced facilities in Idku and Damietta for re-export to European markets [citation:12].
President Christodoulides described energy as 'a central pillar' of the partnership between Egypt and the European Union [citation:12]. He stated: 'energy security is no longer merely an economic concern—it is fundamentally a political imperative, intrinsically linked to regional and international stability' [citation:12].
A Host Government Agreement was signed between Cyprus, Egypt, and the companies in February 2025, setting the regulatory and commercial framework for the transport and utilization of Cypriot gas [citation:9].
Production from the Cronos gas field is targeted to commence in 2027, with all output—approximately 5 billion cubic meters per year—to be liquefied at Egypt's Damietta terminal and exported to Europe as LNG [citation:9].

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MINISTER BADAWI'S ENERGY SECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Minister Karim Badawi announced that arrears owed to international oil companies have been reduced from $6.1 billion in July 2024 to approximately $1.3 billion, with full settlement targeted by June 30, 2026 [citation:3][citation:13].
The petroleum sector recorded 83 new oil and gas discoveries and added 363 wells to production [citation:8].
Exploration and production investments reached $6.5 billion during fiscal year 2024/2025 [citation:8].
Badawi noted that restoring confidence with partners has encouraged international companies to expand their businesses, with Eni ($8 billion), bp ($5 billion), Arcius Energy ($2 billion), and Apache ($4+ billion) announcing major investment plans [citation:8].
The minister emphasized that effective partnerships are no longer an option but an absolute necessity, stating: 'Collective action has become the cornerstone for enhancing the resilience and sustainability of global supply chains' [citation:12].
Minister Badawi added: 'Restoring confidence with our partners has encouraged international companies to expand their businesses over the next five years' [citation:8].

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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

In January 2026, Egypt exported a new shipment of approximately 150,000 cubic meters of LNG from the Idku terminal to Turkey, part of a plan to export several shipments to fulfill commitments to foreign partners [citation:2][citation:6].
Egypt reached an agreement to export approximately 3.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas to European markets for Shell and Petronas [citation:2][citation:4].
The value of Egypt's LNG imports rose by 87% during the first ten months of last year compared to the same period in 2024, driven by increased summer demand [citation:2][citation:8].
At the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES 2026) in March 2026, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné discussed expanding cooperation to boost production and improve efficiency of existing energy fields [citation:4][citation:9].
Egypt announced plans to drill 101 exploratory wells this year with investments of $1.3 billion, as part of a broader strategy targeting 484 wells by 2030 [citation:7][citation:8].
The drilling ship Valaris DS-12 arrived in Egypt's Mediterranean waters in March 2026 to drill four wells, reflecting growing confidence from major international partners [citation:7]. Officials stated this 'reflects growing confidence from major international partners in Egypt's energy sector' [citation:7].
Egypt's arrears owed to foreign partners have been significantly reduced from $6.1 billion in July 2024 to approximately $1.3 billion currently, with full settlement targeted by the end of June [citation:3][citation:8][citation:13].

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND GCC STATEMENTS AT EGYPES 2026

Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director General of Energy at the European Commission, stated that 'no one can fully capture the scale of uncertainty and instability the Middle East has witnessed' [citation:12].
She affirmed that this situation 'has underscored the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy and build sustainable domestic energy systems that ensure access to clean and reliable energy' [citation:12].
Jørgensen described Egypt as 'a valued partner' for Europe in this effort [citation:12].
H.E. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, addressed the conference against the backdrop of 'Iranian aggression toward GCC states and the consequent threat to energy security in the region' [citation:12].
He affirmed that GCC countries 'play a critical role in stabilizing international markets through prudent production policies and effective coordination' [citation:12].

KEY QUOTES

I say to President Trump, no one can stop the war. - elSisi

I say to President Trump, no one can stop the war in our region, in the Gulf, except you. - elSisi

And I speak to you in the name of humanity and in the name of every lover of peace, and you, Your Excellency the President, are among the lovers of peace. - elSisi

I address a direct message to you in my name, in the name of the entire region, and in the name of the entire world. - elSisi

The serious repercussions of this war continuing are beyond measure. - elSisi

Please, Your Excellency the President, please help us stop the war, for you are capable of doing so. - elSisi

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