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WEPCO's Journey at Badr-1 Site

Advancements and Initiatives at WEPCO's Badr-1 Site

  • As part of its ongoing ambitions and achievements, WEPCO was entrusted in 2014 with the management of the Badr-1 production site, implementing an ambitious plan to maximize crude oil output and enhancing returns to the national economy.
  • This marked a new challenge for WEPCO—operating a production site with 100% Egyptian expertise. As a result, production increased from 800 barrels per day in 2014 to an average of 7,000 barrels per day. Ongoing drilling of exploratory and development wells is part of a strategic plan to further boost output.
  • In alignment with the Ministry of Petroleum’s strategy to enhance production from mature fields, WEPCO continues to execute its redevelopment plan for depleted assets, including the historic Badr-1 Field, in operation since the early 1980s. Despite cumulative production exceeding 100 million barrels of crude oil and 125 million barrels of oil equivalent, WEPCO has successfully increased recoverable reserves from 5 million to 17 million barrels. Since assuming operational control, the company has produced 8.8 million barrels, achieving a 600% increase in output compared to 2014 levels.
  • At the Oil and Gas Conference in November 2022, WEPCO was honored with the Distinction Award for the Operation and Management of Depleted Fields, reinforcing its responsibility to sustain production levels and uphold consistent excellence across all operational areas.
WEPCO's Journey at Badr-1 Site

WEPCO aims to transform the Badr-1 site into a central hub for crude oil storage and distribution to companies operating in the Western Desert, leveraging existing infrastructure and facilities alongside several ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the site's operational efficiency, including:

The construction of a 12,000-barrel warehouse designed to expand storage capacity at the Badr-1 site to 48,000 barrels. This project will facilitate the receipt of crude oil from Badr-1 and neighboring operations, including Petro-Sannan, Burj Al-Arab, and Petro-Fayoum, ensuring seamless transfer to the primary storage facilities at the Al-Hamra Oil Port.

The crude oil pumping station project has been completed, featuring to 16,000-barrel per day pumps designed to ensure a reliable flow of crude oil throughout the Badr-1 facility.

Implemented to monitor all crude oil and gas processing operations, in line with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ directives on digital transformation and operations safety management.

The firefighting system has been upgraded in accordance with the latest international standards and codes, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all equipment and facilities. This includes the construction of a fully integrated fire pump station.

The detection and warning system has been fully modernized with the installation of advanced fire detectors and integrated monitoring and control units. The company has ensured full compliance with safety standards and operational safety protocols. Additionally, the field infrastructure has been upgraded and equipped with cutting-edge technologies to align with the Ministry of Petroleum’s digital transformation objectives.

  • In line with the Ministry of Petroleum’s vision led by H.E. Eng. Tarek El-Molla to modernize and integrate the sector, WEPCO has completed the first phase of the Asset and Equipment Integration System (AIMS) across its operational sites. This phase focused on identifying gaps through a comprehensive Gap Analysis.
  • The remaining phases are currently underway across all company locations, including Al-Hamra Port and Badr-1 (Badr Petroleum Company), and involve the development of structured methodologies, procedures, and frameworks.
  • As part of this initiative, the company is also pursuing ISO 55001 certification to establish a fully integrated asset management system that enhances monitoring, drives continuous improvement, and supports informed decision-making.