Shell Egypt discovers natural gas reservoir in Mediterranean SeaShell Egypt has completed the drilling of the first well in its three-well exploration campaign, Mina West in the Mediterranean Sea, which has yielded promising resultsThe new discovery will boost Shell Egypt's exploration campaign. The Stena Drilling for Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) – Stena Forth rig – is contracted to carry out the drilling campaign. Khaled Kacem, vice president and country chair of Shell Egypt, said, 'This discovery is an important step forward for Shell Egypt, bolstering our growth aspirations and ongoing commitment as a key partner in Egypt’s energy landscape. Successful delivery of our current exploration campaign is part of Shell Egypt’s growth strategy. Shell, together with its partners, will continue to work towards safely and efficiently reaching the development phase of the block.'
