BP announced a new gas and condensate discovery in the Eastern Mediterranean, off the coast of Egypt, consolidating its expansion strategy in the region and strengthening the country’s energy supply.
The discovery was made through the Denise W-1 exploratory well, located in the Temsah concession, approximately 70 kilometers off the Egyptian coast and at a depth of about 95 meters. The field contains approximately 90 meters of high-quality gas sandstone, confirming its geological significance.
Furthermore, its proximity (less than 10 kilometers) to existing infrastructure opens the door to more agile development, reducing connection times and costs. This proximity is one of the factors that position the project as an opportunity for rapid production startup.
This discovery represents BP’s second exploratory success this year, following a series of previous findings that have strengthened its resource portfolio.
More details of the gas discovery
The new field shares characteristics with the nearby Temsah and Akhen fields, which have been in production since 2001. This similarity reinforces confidence in the technical viability of the development and the efficient utilization of the discovered resources.
Likewise, the discovery is integrated into an area with consolidated infrastructure, which facilitates the integration of the new gas volume into the existing energy system.
BP maintains a 50% stake in the concession, in partnership with Eni, which holds the remaining 50%. Operations are managed through Petrobel, a joint venture with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC).
This discovery follows the preliminary agreement signed in 2025 to extend the Temsah concession for 20 years, ensuring operational stability and continuity in investments.
Exploratory expansion and new concessions
In parallel, the company has strengthened its presence in Egypt with new offshore licenses such as North-East El Alamein and West El Hammad. This is complemented by the award of Block 6 in the Red Sea, expanding its reach into new areas with energy potential.
Additionally, BP has mobilized the DS-12 platform to drill multiple deepwater wells, aiming to increase national gas production and meet growing domestic demand.
Source: bp
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