The announcement coincided with a visit by Minister of
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi, who met with a BP delegation that
included William Lin, Executive Vice President for Gas and Low Carbon Energy,
Nader Zaki, Regional President for the Middle East and North Africa, and Wael
Shaheen, Head of BP Egypt. The meeting underscored the ongoing partnership
between BP and the Egyptian government.
During the visit, the delegation presented Badawi with a
copy of the "Tenth Anniversary Report on Community Development
Projects." The report detailed key achievements, including an investment
of over $10 million in more than 50 development projects. These initiatives,
spanning vocational training, healthcare, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and
infrastructure development, were all aimed at serving communities near the West
Nile Delta Gas Plant.
Nader Zaki, BP's Regional President for the Middle East and
North Africa, highlighted the milestone. "Today, we are proud to mark ten
years since the launch of our social development efforts in the areas
surrounding the West Nile Delta Gas Plant," Zaki said. "This is part
of our strategy in the Middle East and North Africa, which aims to align our
energy operations and projects with local needs, foster human development, and
build partnerships that create long-term shared value."
Wael Shaheen, Vice President of BP Egypt, added that the
company's "commitment to securing energy for Egypt is matched by a
steadfast commitment to supporting local communities." He noted that over
the past decade, BP has "worked with governments, partners, and
communities to create new opportunities, empower individuals, and develop key
services" in the region, through initiatives aligned with national
development priorities.
BP has operated in Egypt for over 60 years. The company
holds an 82.75% stake in the West Nile Delta Gas Plant, with Harbour Energy
holding the remaining 17.25%.