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The arrival of the Valaris DS-12 vessel in Egyptian territorial waters has marked the start of an operational phase of gas drilling for Arcius Energy, with the aim of tapping the region’s resources.
Gas drilling in the Mediterranean
The organization was formed through the combination of capabilities between ADNOC and BP, setting out a drilling plan that includes the Atoll West and Nofrit wells. Likewise, this campaign is part of a national framework that aims to carry out more than a hundred exploratory drillings during the current year, 2026.
Following inspection reports carried out in Las Palmas, the Valaris DS-12 infrastructure meets the industry’s most demanding standards. Safety systems and technical staff readiness ensure high-precision operations in the depths of the eastern Mediterranean.
It is important to note that this deployment seeks favorable results and is part of a five-year roadmap designed to double current production capacity.
The Emirati-British alliance’s commitment to the Egyptian sector follows a logic of stability and geological potential. By establishing Egypt as its regional operations base, Arcius Energy secures a competitive advantage in natural resource management.
Ongoing investment and government support through economic incentives are making offshore exploration a fundamental pillar for the region’s energy security.
Source and photo: SIS