Egypt discovers a Mediterranean gas deposit estimated at 5.7 billion cubic meters Egypt reported promising results from a new natural gas discovery in the Mediterranean Sea, with plans to accelerate the start of production, the country's Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals announced. Key details: Gas potential: According to estimates, the reservoir contains 5.7 billion cubic meters of natural gas, with studies being conducted to determine recoverable reserves. New pipeline: A planned 22 km pipeline will connect the well to the existing infrastructure to speed up the start of production. Further investigation: An improvement in the investment conditions and the elimination of outstanding payments to partners encourage further searches, according to the ministry. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.