Written by: Ahmed Abdel Salam
Engineer Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, inspected the National Natural Gas Network Control Center (NATA) at the headquarters of the Egyptian Natural Gas Company "GASCO", to follow up on the network's management and operation system and to assess its readiness and the efficiency of gas flow control mechanisms.
Monitoring the Supply System and Flow Control
In the presence of Engineer Sayed Selim, Executive Managing Director of the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company "EGAS", and Engineer Mohamed Marzouk, Chairman of "GASCO", the Minister reviewed the current status of gas supplies from various sources, whether local production or imports, and the mechanisms for receiving, transporting, and distributing them through the national network to meet the needs of the electricity and industry sectors.
He also followed up on the monitoring and control system for natural gas flows through the network, and the mechanisms for immediate handling of variables in supply and consumption rates, allowing flexibility in managing and distributing available quantities according to the priorities of different sectors, and maintaining network stability and continuity of supplies.
Intensifying Efforts to Increase Local Production and Reduce Imports
Engineer Karim Badawi emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and integration between various entities in the petroleum sector, and enhancing the efficiency of the natural gas system management, while intensifying efforts to accelerate the introduction of new wells into the local production map and increase production rates.
The Minister noted that this contributes to reducing the gap between production and consumption, limiting reliance on imports, and enhancing the state's ability to secure its energy needs in light of geopolitical variables and developments in global energy markets.
Commending the Efforts of the Control Center Employees
The Minister praised the efforts of the employees at the National Control Center and their vital role in managing and operating the national natural gas network and monitoring its flows around the clock, emphasizing the necessity of continuing to develop operational efficiency and increasing the speed of response to variables, to ensure network stability and the continuous supply of natural gas to various sectors.
