Tendrara is seeing continued operational progress.

Sound Energy is anticipating the commissioning of gas-fired power generation as the TE-5 Horst development has initiated flow from TE-6 and TE-7 wells 

With the wellheads placed approximately 2 kms apart, the wells' connection to the Gas Gathering System (GGS) have also been tested. This has been no mean feat as the GGS is a complex installation comprising wellheads, flowlines, choke valves, heat exchangers, liquid drop-out vessels and flares. 

The Mana Energy-operated project holds special significance for the company and its partners because of its sustainability scale. Once fully commissioned, it is capable of replacing the costly diesel while also reducing Scope 1 emissions. 

'We are very encouraged by continued operational progress at Tendrara, with both TE-6 and TE-7 successfully flowed as part of the commissioning of the Gas Gathering System and look forward to the commissioning of gas fired power generation. These achievements mark another important milestone for the Phase I development and reflect strong execution by the operating team," said Majid Shafiq, chief executive officer, Sound Energy. 

The nine high-performance engines that make up the Tendrara site are equipped to meet its operational power requirements, which means smooth functioning even in extreme desert conditions of up to 47 degrees Celsius. This uninterrupted energy supply is supported by containerised systems that integrates seven 2,260 kVA gas engines and two 1,600 kVA diesel engines.

Tendrara's success besides, Sound Energy has also reported securing Anoual Exploration Permits from the Minister for Energy Transition and Sustainable Development and the Minister of the Economy and Finance for the Mana-operated region in Eastern Morocco, covering 8,873 sq km. As a non-operating partner with a 27.5% interest in the venture, the company will be closely watching the outcomes of a structured work programme that includes the drilling of an exploration well with a primary Triassic objective. 

"The approval of the extension to the Anoual Exploration Permits is very positive...securing additional time and clarity to advance a well-defined exploration programme across a highly prospective acreage position in Eastern Morocco," Shafiq said. 

If the initial drilling is successful, there is scope for the acquisition of 150 sq km of 3D seismic dataset and drill an additional exploration well targeting the Triassic interval. 

The contract also finalised the delivery of the first phase of OQGN’s hydrogen pipeline network.

Egyptian engineering procurement and construction contractor, Petrojet, which is particularly well established in Abu Dhabi, has signed a US$273mn contract to facilitate the construction of a 193 km natural gas pipeline in Oman

Further advancing the rapidly growing mutual cooperation on natural gas infrastructure, the deal was initiated at the presence of Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and Mansoor Ali Al Abdali, Managing Director of OQ Gas Networks (OQGN). 

The contract also finalised the delivery of the first phase of OQGN’s hydrogen pipeline network, which will include 400 km of the planned 2,000 km system at approximately US$250mn.

This contract win will support the company in preparation for the upcoming green hydrogen and Natural Gas Liquids Extraction (NGLE) projects, leveraging its international expertise as Oman expands its new-energy ambitions.

The contract's relevance couldn't have been better timed as it was announced in line with Oman’s Green Hydrogen Summit, where collaboration opportunities were explored. 

The summit also reviewed progress by Engineering for the Petroleum and Process Industries (ENPPI) and Egypt Gas as they complete registration on OQGN’s Tawreed platform. The Duqm Refinery is nearing completion as the companies finalise technical pre-qualification documents for gas pressure reduction stations.

ENPPI, which partners with OQGN, Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO), and Duqm Refinery, remains a key contender for upcoming project tenders. Discussions also highlighted broader Egyptian company participation in Oman’s energy projects.

TechnipFMC will manufacture and install flowlines and risers.

Following Coral South, Mozambique's second floating liquefied natural gas project, Coral North development, is ready for engineering, procurement, construction, and installation work in water depths of approximately 2,000 m

As TechnipFMC will be delivering the contract, the company's president-subsea,Jonathan Landes, said, “We are excited to once again work with Eni and their consortium partners in Mozambique. We will leverage our experience gained from the successful delivery of Coral South—the world’s first FLNG project in ultradeep water—by replicating our proven playbook with an enhanced approach.”

The contract will require TechnipFMC to manufacture and install flexible flowlines and risers, alongside subsea manifolds and umbilicals. 

TechnipFMC has secured the contract from the project's operator, Eni, who reached the final investment decision of the Coral North project in October this year, and aims delivery by 2028. 

While Eni is leading the venture with a 50% share, other partners include CNPC (20%), Kogas (10%), ENH (10%) and ADNOC-subsidiary XRG (10%). Eni will be investing on the development of a state-of-the-art floating LNG facility in the Rovuma Basin, where it will be generating gas volumes from the northern part of Area’s 4 Coral gas reservoir. 

The Coral North development follows the success of the Coral South project, which effectively continues to be in production. 

Initial analysis has indicated an estimated reserves of 15-25 bn cu/ft of gas.

Middle East-based natural gas company, Dana Gas, has made a significant gas discovery following the drilling of the North El-Basant 1 exploratory well in Egypt’s onshore Nile Delta

As the company conducted initial analysis, the well indicated the presence of an estimated reserves of 15-25 bn cu/ft of gas. This encourages production expectations to exceed 8 mn cu/ft per day once the well is connected to the national network. 

The promising results come from the fourth of the 11 development and exploration wells under Dana's US$100mn investment programme to support domestic gas production, increase reserves and meet growing energy demand. This programme has been deseigned to boost long-term production, accumulating approximately 80 bn cu/ft in recoverable gas reserves for vast coverage.

The company is now preparing to spud the fifth well in the programme, the Daffodil exploration well, in January 2026. 

On the other hand, three wells were recompleted earlier this year, adding 9 mn standard cu/ft per day of production. Drilling and recompletion programmes are adding approximately 30 mn standard cu/ft per day of new production.

Richard Hall, CEO, Dana Gas, said, “The latest drilling success reinforces the value of our investment programme in Egypt and highlights the significant remaining potential within the Nile Delta. The North El Basant-6 result builds on the momentum of our earlier wells and supports our efforts to increase domestic gas supply and reserves. By increasing local gas production, the programme will help reduce Egypt’s reliance on imported LNG and fuel oil and is expected to generate more than one billion dollars in savings for the national economy over time.

“Our agreement with EGAS has enabled us to secure additional acreage under improved fiscal terms and to accelerate this new phase of drilling activity. We appreciate the strong cooperation from EGAS and the Ministry, and we remain committed to delivering the majority of our planned programme next year. Regular and timely payments from our partners are crucial to sustaining our investment programme in Egypt.”