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Laying The Foundation Stone of the Largest Polyester Production Project in the Middle East

(6/23/2011)

Engineer Abdullah Ghorab, the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, laid the foundation stone of the largest Polyester production project in the Middle East at the economic zone, North West the Gulf of Suez, Ain Sukhna. The project represents the last one in the first phase projects of the National Petrochemical Master Plan, carried out by the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company.

Attractive Investment Opportunities for the U.S. Companies in the Petroleum Sector

(6/8/2011)

On discussing investment opportunities in Egypt over the coming period within the oil, gas & petrochemicals domains, Eng Abdullah Ghorab, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with Mr. Steven Farris Chairman & Chief Executive Officer , President of the American Chamber of Commerce and the accompanying delegation of the Chamber and a number of U.S. business leaderships .

SPEECH OF H.E. ENG. ABDALLAH GHORAB MINISTER OF PETROLEUM, EGYPT

(6/2/2011)

our Excellency Ms. Carolyn Bachan, Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, and GECF Alternate President
Your Excellency Dr. Yousef Yousfi, Minister of Energy and Mines of Algeria
Excellencies
Heads of Delegations
Distinguished Guests
Ladies and Gentlemen

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all in Cairo in this particular time when Egypt is witnessing historical changes and stepping into a new era of freedom, social justice and great strides towards prosperous future. In these special days Egyptians are looking forward to a great revival to achieve developmental goals and better lives.

Inauguration of the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum

(6/1/2011)

The 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum will be inaugurated tomorrow, under the Chairmanship of Eng. Abdallah Ghorab the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, with the participation of ministers and 11 major gas exporting countries' heads of delegation; including Algeria, Bolivia, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, besides Norway, Kazakhstan and Netherlands as observers.

BG.. Current and Future Plans for Gas Development and Production in the Mediterranean

(5/24/2011)

On 23/5/2011, Eng. Abdallah Ghorab, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with Eng. Sami Iskander, BG Executive Vice President & Regional Director for Africa, Middle East and Asia, where they discussed present and future gas development and production projects in the Mediterranean.

New Investments of LE 7 Billion for the Establishment of a Petrochemical Complex in Alexandria.

(3/29/2011)

he constituent assembly of the Egyptian Company for the ethylene production and its derivatives, the first project implemented by the Holding Company for Petrochemicals after the revolution of January 25 $ 7 billion pounds, is also the first projects the second phase of the national plan for petrochemical projects after the implementation of the first phase investment of LE 30 billion pounds.

Inauguration of the Annual Petroleum, Mineral Resources & Development Conference and Exhibition

(3/27/2011)

On 27/3/2011, Eng. Abdullah Ghorab , Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, inaugurated the 14th Conference and Exhibition of Petroleum , Mineral Resources and Development organized by the Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), in the presence of Dr. Maged El Sherbini , Assistant of the Minister of Higher Education for Scientific Research Affairs, and Dr. Ahmed Al Sabbagh, Head of the Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute. Many oil, refining, petrochemicals, mining and cement companies & a large number of faculty members in the Egyptian governmental & private Universities, research centers and institutes affiliated to the Ministry of Scientific Research participated in the conference, which will be held over three days.

BP….. Petroleum Projects in Egypt with Investments of $11 Billion

(3/17/2011)

The Egyptian Prime Minister, Dr. Essam Sharaf received Mr. Bob Dudley, President of the British company, British Petroleum (BP), with the attendance of Eng. Abdullah Ghorab Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, to study the possibility of erecting a mega natural gas project in Egypt with total investments reaching $11 billion, over 5 years time period. The most essential part of the project is located west the Mediterranean Sea and provides 5 thousands job opportunities. It worth mentioning that, BP is a partner in GUPCO with 20% of its investments.

Statements of Eng. Abdullah Ghorab, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Following the Swearing in Ceremony

(3/8/2011)

Following the swearing in, before the Field Marshal, Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of the Armed Force Supreme Council Eng Abdullah Ghorab,

Engineer Mahmoud Latif Amer Appointed Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

(2/23/2011)

Eng Mahmoud Latif, the new Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, declared a strategy for the coming period in which he stressed on the importance of stability in order to increase production rates, attract more investment to the petroleum sector and increase the national income.

First International Shale Gas Forum in Egypt

(1/20/2011)

g.Sameh Fahmi, Minister of Petroleum, confirmed the importance of having unconventional alternatives to increase crude oil and natural gas reserves and production, noting that the extraction of natural gas from Shale layers is new significant element appeared on the world's energy arena in recent years and is increasingly important to contribute to achieving balance in the natural gas market and the future of world energy.

Granting Scholarships for 14 Students, of the 7th Secondary School Batch to Study at Petronas' University of Technology, Malaysia

(1/16/2011)

During the ceremony which was held on 16/1/2011 and attended by Mr. Aminul Rasheed, Executive Director of Petronas- Egypt, grant scholarships for 14 students, representing the 7th batch of secondary school graduates to study Different Engineering Specialties and Information Technology at Petronas' University of Technology, Malaysia, Eng. Sameh Fahmi, Minister of Petroleum assured the Petroleum Sector keenness to provide scholarships for talented students of Secondary School to study engineering and information technology in specialized universities outside Egypt, in addition to supporting and developing the departments & faculties of Petroleum Engineering at the Egyptian Universities to keep pace with the rapid developments in the Oil and Gas industry . It is noteworthy that, these Scholarships were provided by the Ministry of Petroleum, in collaboration with Malaysia's Petronas since 2005.

Bolstering cooperation between the Petroleum Sector and the Arab International Bank (AIB)

(1/12/2011)

Bolstering cooperation between the Petroleum Sector and the Arab International Bank (AIB)

12 January, 2011

Eng. Sameh Fahmy, Minister of Petroleum, received Dr. Atef Ebeid, Chairman of Arab International Bank (AIB), on top of an official delegation, comprising the Bank's Vice Chairman, Credit General Manager, and the Bank's Board member, concerned with the petroleum investments in the UAE.

Minister of Petroleum Meets Halliburton Chairman

(1/10/2011)

n 10-1-2011, Eng. Sameh Fahmi, Minister of Petroleum, met with Mr. David J. Lesar, Chairman and CEO of the International Company Halliburton, who is visiting Egypt, currently, within the framework of a working tour in the Arab States including Iraq and Algeria.

Minister of Petroleum Receives the International Society of Petroleum Engineers' President's Award for Section Excellence

(1/4/2011)

Eni Is Committed to Increase Exploration, Development and Production Activities in Egypt

(6/7/2011)

Eng. Abdullah Ghorab, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, discussed with Mr. Claudio Descalzi, COO of the Italian company Eni, its working programs in Egypt , ways of enhancing joint cooperation and reviewing of new domains of the Italian company's investments in oil and gas exploration, development and production.

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