Egypt Receives World’s Largest Marine Loading Arm

Egypt has received the world’s largest marine loading arm as part of efforts to expand its natural gas infrastructure ahead of the summer season.

The equipment - delivered to Cairo International Airport by one of only four Antonov aircraft capable of carrying such oversized cargo - is designated for installation at the United Gas Derivatives Company (UGDC) dock in Damietta. It will serve the country’s fourth floating storage regasification unit (FSRU), named Winter, which is expected to begin operations in the coming weeks.

The Ministry of Petroleum confirmed that this development falls within a broader national strategy to maintain the stability and resilience of natural gas supplies. The unit is scheduled to be connected to the national gas grid through the Damietta facility, with the aim of supporting increased demand from power generation and industrial sectors during the peak summer period.

In parallel, regional supply efforts are also underway. The regasification unit Energius Force is expected to arrive at Jordan’s Aqaba port later this month, where it will be connected to the Arab Gas Pipeline. This is intended to provide emergency capacity and support regional energy stability.