Arab Finance: Germany-based oil firm Wintershall Dea, along with Cheiron Energy, INA, and Egyptian Gas Holding Company (EGAS), has started first gas production at the ED2-X well at East Damanhur block in Egypt’s Nile Delta, Wintershall Dea stated.

“Bringing this well into production safely and efficiently enables us to deliver additional energy at a time when it is much needed in Egypt” Wintershall Dea’s COO Dawn Summers commented.

“We are committed to maintaining production levels while implementing emission reduction programs in Egypt. By achieving zero routine flaring at the DISOUCO JV and now with the first gas for the ED-2X ST1 well at East Damanhur, we are delivering on both.” Senior Vice President and Managing Director of BU Egypt Sameh Sabry said.

It is worth noting that Wintershall Dea and Cheiron Energy own 40%, each, of the project, whereas INA holds 20%.

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