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Egypt to launch offshore seismic survey in eastern Mediterranean within two weeks
October 18, 2026 at 06:56 PM
Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi announced the first phase of an offshore seismic survey in Egypt's eastern Mediterranean waters, covering 18,000 square kilometers.
- The survey will begin within two weeks using ocean-bottom node technology to improve geological imaging for gas exploration.
- Egyptian gas holding company EGAS will run the project with SLB and Viridien, part of a program spanning up to 95,000 square kilometers.
- Operations vessel "Commander" arrived at Port Said port, the first of three ships slated for survey work.
- Badawi said the survey will launch off Port Said and Ras El-Bar, with operations continuing through 2026.