CAIRO, June 21 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli announced that Egypt will have three LNG regasification ships operating by early July to supply the national gas grid, ensuring stable energy for households and industry during peak summer demand.

The announcement came during a visit to Ain Sokhna to inspect final preparations at the new LNG import infrastructure.

The second regasification vessel, Energos Eskimo, has arrived and will begin operations by the end of June, adding 750 million cubic feet of gas per day. A third ship is being prepared at Dekheila Port in Alexandria and will also start operation in early July.

These ships join Hoegh Galleon, which has been operational since last year.

Madbouli added that the move is part of a temporary strategy to cover gas needs while local production ramps back up.

He also confirmed that two new gas production lines from Shell and Eni will start next month, including increased volumes from the Zohr field.

Additionally, he emphasized that the LNG plan was initiated months before recent regional tensions and is not a response to external events.

Egypt remains committed to increasing domestic gas output to reduce reliance on imports over time. (MENA)

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