Egypt Ships First LNG Cargo of 2026 to Canada
Egypt has exported 150,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas from its Idku liquefaction plant to Canada via French TotalEnergies’ LNG Endeavour vessel, marking the first LNG shipment of 2026 and reinforcing the country’s position as a regional energy hub.
According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, this shipment supports Egypt’s role as a regional hub for gas trading and encourages foreign partners to increase investments in domestic gas production.
The export comes as Egypt expands its regional influence through integrated energy networks. In January 2026, the Ministry signed two Memoranda of Understanding with the Syrian Ministry of Energy to supply natural gas for electricity generation and various petroleum products. This follows a December 2025 agreement with the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water to provide natural gas to the Deir Ammar Power Plant.
These agreements leverage Egypt’s robust infrastructure, including the Arab Gas Pipeline and regasification units, to stabilize the regional energy landscape. In 2025, Egypt exported over five LNG cargoes to European and Asian markets, with shipments to Greece, Türkiye, and Italy carrying 150,000 to 155,000 cubic meters each.
Source: egyptoil-gas.com
