International energy companies have indicated plans to expand their investments in Egypt’s oil and gas sector, signaling continued confidence in the country’s energy outlook and long-term growth prospects.

The commitments emerged during a high-level roundtable chaired by Mostafa Madbouly on the sidelines of Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES 2026), where participants called for faster implementation of strategic projects through more efficient regulatory and financing frameworks.

The meeting brought together senior executives from global energy firms and international financial institutions to explore deeper collaboration and assess the potential impact of regional geopolitical tensions on operations and investment flows.

According to a Cabinet statement, discussions addressed how ongoing regional instability is shaping Egypt’s economic outlook, as well as the domestic measures taken to mitigate its effects. Egypt reiterated its support for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomatic solutions to promote regional and global stability.

Participants also examined opportunities to leverage Egypt’s gas infrastructure, including liquefaction plants and transmission networks, to reinforce its role as a regional energy hub in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Deliberations focused on three pillars: global investment dynamics and financing conditions, the need for stronger regulatory predictability and contract enforcement, and faster capital deployment through streamlined project execution and expanded financing tools.

Participants also highlighted the role of innovative structures and closer coordination with international financial institutions in mitigating risk.

The roundtable emphasized continued engagement with private sector stakeholders and efforts to shorten timelines from feasibility to final investment decisions, in line with Egypt’s energy targets.

Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with oil and gas companies and improving the investment climate through competitive frameworks and early renewal of partnership agreements, particularly in high-cost exploration areas.

He added that Egypt remains committed to its reform agenda, leveraging infrastructure such as gas and electricity networks, liquefaction plants in Idku and Damietta, and modern ports to reinforce its position as a regional energy hub.

Officials also pointed to progress in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and regional electricity interconnections, with foreign investment playing a central role.

Karim Badawi said the roundtable aims to attract additional capital by aligning policies with investor needs and maintaining discipline in settling partner obligations. Meanwhile, Ahmed Rostom stressed the importance of macroeconomic stability and exchange rate flexibility, along with better alignment between policy and implementation to reduce project timelines.