Egypt has begun exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2026, marking a significant shift for the nation’s energy sector after a decade of relying on imports. The first shipment departed from the Idku terminal, embarking on a journey of thousands of kilometers across the oceans.
The LNG tanker “LNG ENDEAVOUR,” carrying the shipment for global energy company Shell, represents the first step in a strategic government plan. The agreement allows foreign partners to export their shares of new production through Egyptian liquefaction plants, with the primary goal of attracting new investments to increase domestic output.
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Simultaneously, Egypt received another LNG shipment at the Ain Sokhna port aboard the “AKTORAS” tanker. This delicate balance between import and export underscores the transformation in the country’s energy policy, following years of supply shortages.
This achievement is built upon Egypt’s robust infrastructure, including the Idku plant with a capacity of 1.35 billion cubic feet per day and the Damietta plant with a capacity of 750 million cubic feet. These growing production capabilities demonstrate the Egyptian sector’s readiness to meet the needs of global markets across multiple continents.
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Incentives, such as settling outstanding payments to partners and increasing their share of revenues, have been key to this success. The aim is to ensure the sector’s sustainability and strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional hub for gas trade, attracting global companies to utilize its advanced facilities.
The Ministry of Petroleum announced another shipment to Turkey in January 2026 aboard a different tanker, while the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) agreed with QatarEnergy to supply up to 24 LNG shipments to Egypt during the summer of the same year. This active movement establishes a new dynamic: Egypt playing the role of both donor and hub, not just a recipient.
