The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has announced a new oil discovery in the Abu Sennan field, located in Egypt’s Western Desert — a breakthrough expected to add two million recoverable barrels to the country’s reserves.

According to a statement released on Sunday by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, initial test results from the GPR-1X well revealed strong daily outputs: up to 1,400 barrels of crude oil and one million cubic feet of gas from the Bahariya formation.

“This is a significant addition to our national resources,” said Mohamed Abdel Majeed, Chairman of the EGPC. He confirmed that the well is currently undergoing further testing at the production station.

Majeed also noted that electrical logging data points to additional petroleum prospects in the Abu Rawash G and B formations, offering further promise for future development.

The discovery is the second in the Abu Sennan area within three months — a result of EGPC’s integration of artificial intelligence in exploration efforts.

“This shows that the Western Desert still holds untapped potential,” the ministry said, adding that modern technology is redefining success in even the most mature oil fields.

Egypt’s long-term goal is to position itself as a regional oil and gas trade hub, building on major recent discoveries, including the Zohr gas field, which holds around 30 trillion cubic feet of gas.

As the ministry emphasized: “This is not just a win for Egypt’s reserves — it’s a win for technological advancement and strategic energy independence.”