BP awards drillship owner significant Egypt contract

Multi-well contract signed hours after ExxonMobil's top exploration boss meets Egyptian president

Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum (centre) in conversation with BP and Valaris executives. — Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum (centre) in conversation with BP and Valaris executives.Photo: EGYPT MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM

Iain Esau

Africa CorrespondentLondon

Published 13 October 2025, 10:49Updated 13 October 2025, 13:29

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