Is Egypt’s Zohr Field A Game Changer?

A politically turbulent six-year period has impacted the
Egyptian business environment, adding a new layer of political
risks to investments made across the national economy. Despite
this, the outlook in certain sectors is largely positive; and the
gas sector may be one of the first to see profitability. With the
third largest gas reserves in Africa, behind Algeria and Nigeria,
and the 17th largest globally, international interest has always
existed in Egypt’s gas sector. However, management of gas pipelines
has been a controversial issue,…

A politically turbulent six-year period has impacted the
Egyptian business environment, adding a new layer of political
risks to investments made across the national economy. Despite
this, the outlook in certain sectors is largely positive; and the
gas sector may be one of the first to see profitability. With the
third largest gas reserves in Africa, behind Algeria and Nigeria,
and the 17th largest globally, international interest has always
existed in Egypt’s gas sector. However, management of gas pipelines
has been a controversial issue,…