CAIRO, Sept 13, 2018 (MENA) – Petroleum Minister Tareq el Mulla said the output of Zohr offshore gas field ramped up six times since President Abdel Fattah El Sisi opened it last January. The Zohr gas field now produces two billion cubic feet per day, equivalent to approximately 365,000 barrels of oil. Mulla made the remarks during a field tour on Thursday to the Zohr field. Mulla was accompanied by Eni Board Chairperson Emma Marcegaglia and Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi. The Italian company held its board meeting in Zohr field, the first time ever in an oil field. Mulla said Eni holding its board meeting in Zohr gas field reflects the successful partnership between the petroleum sector and the Italian company, and shows that the company is a strategic partner of the oil sector. Mulla added that Zohr field production, which has hit a record, would contribute to realising natural gas self-sufficiency in Egypt. Meanwhile, Descalzi said the strong relations between Egypt and Italy as well as oil companies of both countries had largely contributed to accomplishing an international record in the petroleum and natural gas industry. He noted that about 80 percent of the project was carried out by Egyptian companies and this is cogent proof of their efficiency and use of top-notch technology. According to the firm, this production level was achieved due to the start of the fifth production unit, supported by eight gas producers and a new sea line, commissioned last month.
