US Apache Plans $1.4 Bln Investments in Egypt in 2024

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly meets a delegation from the American company, Apache. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly meets a delegation from the American company, Apache. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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US Apache Plans $1.4 Bln Investments in Egypt in 2024

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly meets a delegation from the American company, Apache. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly meets a delegation from the American company, Apache. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The US-based energy company Apache Corporation plans to invest around $1.4 billion in Egypt in 2024, stated John Christmann, CEO and President of Apache's parent company APA Corporation, during a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.

Christmann said Apache upgraded its work mechanisms in Egypt which contributed to increasing oil production by 10 percent to over 150,000 barrels per day.

Expressing a deep commitment to supporting the Egyptian government’s goals, Christman affirmed Apache’s dedication to sustaining its extended partnership with Egypt, according to a press release issued by the Egyptian cabinet on Sunday.

For 30 years, Apache has been the largest investor from the US in Egypt.

The PM expressed optimism about Apache’s potential to expand its investments in oil and gas exploration, even amid the global economic challenges that the world is grappling with.

Moreover, the discussions extended to Egypt’s ambitions to boost oil production further, leveraging modernization efforts and advanced exploration techniques to unlock new discoveries.

Minister of Petroleum, Engineer Tarek El Molla, reiterated the strategic significance of Apache’s partnership with Egypt.

El Molla emphasized the alignment of vision and objectives between the Egyptian oil sector and the energy giant. The collaboration between the two entities is aimed at increasing oil and gas production.



Türkiye Receives Waiver for Gas Payments to Russia from Gazprombank Sanctions

A view shows a board with the logo of Gazprombank at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
A view shows a board with the logo of Gazprombank at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
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Türkiye Receives Waiver for Gas Payments to Russia from Gazprombank Sanctions

A view shows a board with the logo of Gazprombank at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
A view shows a board with the logo of Gazprombank at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo

Türkiye has received an exemption for gas payments to Russia after the United States imposed sanctions on Gazprombank, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar revealed in response to a question from Reuters.

The US imposed new sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank in November, creating an obstacle for buyers of Russian gas, which had been using the bank to make payments. They have since been seeking clarification and exploring other ways to pay.

Türkiye imports almost all its gas requirement and Russia is the top supplier, providing more than 50% of the country's pipeline imports.

Ankara's pipeline gas imports from Russia stood at 21.1 bcm last year.

Türkiye had requested an exemption in discussions with US officials so that it can continue paying for Russian natural gas imports via Gazprombank.

The US on Thursday also granted a waiver to Hungary, which mainly relies on Russian oil and gas.