The rapid increase in Egypt’s natural gas reserves and production in recent years has encouraged many investors to propose ambitious plans for gas exports (either by pipeline or LNG tanker). Egypt is trying to step forward to profit from its resources of gas. Officials channels have been opened for exporting and the chance of taking a place among the world list of exporters gas been opened.

LNG is something different than gas, especially if related to market consideration; it implies huge investments for the exporting company, the cost for LNG are much higher than normal gas, wherever you will be able to get the international market price for LNG.

On the other hand, LNG (liquid Natural Gas) markets are secured with long-term contracts before expenditure starts on plant construction and GTL (Gas to Liquids) product have an immediate and secure market.

Currently, Egypt produces an average of 3.35 bcf/d . The future of Egypt’s energy sector is considered to be relying on natural gas instead of crude oil.