Egypt’s offshore Nile Delta play will become a core area for Energean due to Edison E&P’s significant gas portfolio there, writes Iain Esau.

Shallow-water platforms on the Abu Qir block currently handle about 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (86% gas) and will also host output from a new project in the North El Amyria (NEA) block.

A final investment decision on NEA is due to be taken this year, with first gas due to flow in 2021.