EDITOR’S LETTER

Dear Reader,

Egypt’s energy sector is undergoing a major transformation, especially in the oil and gas industry. The ambition of turning into an energy hub is being realized at different levels and prospects in Egypt. In its struggle to achieve this aspiration, Egypt’s oil and gas sector has drafted many success stories to tell.

The coming Egypt Petroleum Show 2023, one of the main oil and gas events, is the best venue for sharing such stories. Hence, our EOG team is taking this opportunity to tell some of these inspirational stories.

In our February issue, you will get glimpses of Shell’s contribution as a committed partner in Egypt’s decarbonization journey in our interview with Khaled Kacem, Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Egypt. In another interesting interview, Rich Sumner, President & CEO of Methanex Corporation, shares his company’s vision and ambitions while celebrating 12 years of successful partnerships in Egypt.

The EOG team was also honored to have an interesting interview with the Equatorial Guinean oil minister and OPEC President Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, where he elaborated on Africa’s energy ambitions.

You will also get to learn about the unique story of “Cheiron’s Rise to Sustainability Success”. Our issue offers interesting coverage of the “Future of Digital Evolution in Oil & Gas Industry” event, which was organized by Egypt Oil & Gas under the patronage of Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla and attended by a myriad of leaders and senior officials from the oil and gas sector.

In this issue, our Research & Analysis team offers insight into the oil and gas sector’s achievements in 2022. We also delve deep into the Ministry’s efforts to establish Egypt as an energy trade hub and attract new investments for added-value projects. As major global developments unfold, we have traced the ongoing impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the energy sector after a year has passed since the start of the conflict.

IHAB SHAARAWY Managing Editor