Egypt LNG Partnership
Egypt's existing LNG infrastructure makes it the most viable near-term export route for Cypriot gas. The Cyprus-Egypt pipeline would transport Aphrodite gas to Egyptian facilities for liquefaction and export to European markets.
77
Tcf Reserves
2
LNG Plants
12
mtpa Capacity
300
km Pipeline
Egyptian LNG Facilities
Idku LNG
- Location
- Idku, Egypt
- Capacity
- 7.2 mtpa
- Trains
- 2
- Owners
- Shell, Petronas
- Status
- Operational
Damietta LNG
- Location
- Damietta, Egypt
- Capacity
- 5.0 mtpa
- Trains
- 1
- Owners
- ENI, EGAS
- Status
- Operational
Cyprus-Egypt Pipeline
The preferred export route for Aphrodite gas is a 300 km subsea pipeline connecting Block 12 to Egyptian LNG facilities. This approach leverages existing infrastructure and avoids the higher costs of a standalone Cyprus LNG plant.
300 km
Pipeline Length
$1B
Est. Cost
8 Bcm
Annual Capacity
2027-28
Target Date
Key Advantages
- Uses existing LNG infrastructure — no new liquefaction plant needed
- Lower capital cost vs standalone Cyprus LNG ($1B vs $5B+)
- Faster time to first gas — LNG plants already operational
- Scalable — can accommodate additional Cypriot or Israeli volumes
Egypt's Gas Position
Egypt made a major discovery at Zohr (30 Tcf) in 2015, which came online in 2017. While Zohr boosted Egyptian production, the country still sees value in becoming a regional gas hub processing volumes from Cyprus and Israel.
Major Fields
- Zohr 30 Tcf
- West Nile Delta 5 Tcf
- Noor 3.5 Tcf
Key Players
- EGAS State company
- ENI Zohr operator
- BP WND operator
Cyprus-Egypt Cooperation
2013 EEZ delimitation agreement signed
2018 Gas export framework agreement
2019 Both join East Mediterranean Gas Forum
2021 Intergovernmental pipeline agreement
2024 Commercial negotiations ongoing