Egypt and Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation on liquefied natural gas sales and imports, reinforcing energy ties as Egypt moves to secure stable gas supplies amid rising domestic demand. The agreement was announced by Egypt’s petroleum ministry, with details reported by Reuters, and focuses on facilitating LNG deliveries from Qatar to Egypt’s import terminals.
The MoU outlines cooperation on supplying Qatari LNG cargoes to Egypt, particularly through facilities at Ain Sokhna and Damietta. QatarEnergy said the understanding provides a framework for commercial LNG shipments and closer coordination on supply planning, as cited by international energy market reports. The deal is expected to support Egypt during peak demand periods, especially in the summer months.
Egypt has increasingly relied on LNG imports following a slowdown in domestic gas output, which has weighed on its ability to maintain export flows while meeting local consumption. Industry data referenced by global energy monitors show that Egypt’s gas production has trended lower over the past year, prompting authorities to prioritise import arrangements to stabilise the power sector and broader economy.
Officials on both sides said the MoU strengthens long-term energy cooperation between Cairo and Doha and could pave the way for expanded commercial agreements in the future. Energy analysts noted that the deal aligns with Egypt’s strategy to diversify supply sources while reinforcing Qatar’s role as a key LNG supplier to emerging and traditional markets.
Credit: siasat.com
