A history of reversal: Egypt’s descent into Israeli Energy Dependency
Egypt’s aspiration to become a regional energy hub clashes with its current reality. Following a drastic decline in local production—most notably from the Zohr field—Cairo finds itself increasingly indebted and reliant on energy imports. Driven by geopolitical necessity, Egypt has deepened its ties with Israel, signing one of the largest gas export agreements in history in 2025 to secure its energy future. Nonetheless, it brings forward a narrative to become a gas energy hub for the East Mediterranean, despite not being able to satisfy its own demand.