Rise in Egypt’s US LNG Imports

Egypt’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the United States (US) reached a record high of 86.05 billion cubic feet (bcf) in June 2026, surging 236% year-on-year (YoY) as Cairo expanded spot-market purchases to meet surging domestic power demand, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Meanwhile, June shipments rose 138 % month-on-month (MoM) from 36.17 bcf in May 2026. The monthly volume marks the highest level recorded since 2016, surpassing the previous peak of 61.45 bcf registered in November 2025.

The surge in imports underscores Egypt’s growing reliance on external gas supplies to stabilize its electricity grid. Domestic natural gas production fell from approximately 70 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2021 to around 49 bcm in 2024, creating an operational deficit against annual consumption, which reached 59 bcm in 2025. Gas-fired generation accounts for nearly 80% of Egypt’s total electricity output, as reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA).