Upper Egypt Gas Pipeline

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Upper Egypt Gas Pipeline is an existing natural gas pipeline, running from Dahshour to Aswan, Egypt.

Location

The pipeline runs from Dahshour, Giza governorate, to Aswan, Aswan governorate, Egypt.

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Background

The Upper Egypt Gas Pipeline was completed in 2009. The pipeline was built in six phases:

• Phase 1: Dahshour to Koriamat, 88 km, 36"
• Phase 2: Koriamat to Beni Suef, 28 km, 30"
• Phase 3: Beni Suef to Abu Qirqas, 150 km, 32"
• Phase 4: Abu Qirqas to Asyut, 150 km, 32"
• Phase 5: Asyut to Girga, 122 km, 32"
• Phase 6: Girga to Aswan, 392 km, 30"

Pipeline Details

• Operator: Nile Valley Gas Company
• Parent Company: Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)
• Current capacity: 1,160.24 million cubic feet per day
• Length: 930 kilometers
• Status: Operating
• Start Year: 2009