Cairo: The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) took part in the 16th Kuwait Week in Cairo, held under the patronage of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The ministry participated with a dedicated pavilion in the Egyptian-Kuwaiti Companies Exhibition, showcasing several of its key entities, including the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), the Petroleum Projects and Technical Consultations Company (Petrojet), the Engineering for the Petroleum and Process Industries (ENPPI), the Egyptian Drilling Company (EDC), Petroleum Marine Services (PMS), and the Modern Drilling Company (MDC).

According to State Information Service Egypt, this year's Kuwait Week united over 80 Egyptian and Kuwaiti organizations from sectors such as petroleum, natural gas, energy, industry, investment, banking, healthcare, tourism, media, communications, and culture. The event is regarded as one of the region's leading annual platforms for economic and cultural collaboration, focusing on strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

The ministry's participation underscores its dedication to fostering regional collaboration, exchanging expertise in oil, gas, and mining, and strengthening integration among energy-sector institutions. The partnership between Egypt and Kuwait in the petroleum industry has steadily grown in recent years. Kuwaiti companies like KUFPEC and Kuwait Energy have increased their investments in Egypt, while Egyptian companies, including ENPPI, the Egyptian Drilling Company, and the Modern Drilling Company, continue to play a significant role in Kuwait's oil and gas activities.

The MoPMR emphasized that platforms like Kuwait Week support shared development goals and help reinforce the strategic partnership between Egypt and Kuwait in the regional energy landscape.

Kuwaiti oil companies have an established and growing presence in Egypt's upstream sector. KUFPEC has expanded its portfolio with stakes in offshore Mediterranean and Gulf of Suez concessions, including a 40% stake in Shell's Nile Delta Block 3 and recent output increases from the Geisum-Tawila West fields.

Kuwait Energy also operates several onshore assets, with interests in the Burg El Arab, Abu Sennan, Area A, and East Ras Qattara concessions. Together, the two companies represent significant Kuwaiti investments supporting Egypt's oil and gas exploration and production growth.