Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, a state‐owned energy enterprise, participated in a new agreement that allowed Russian oil giant Lukoil expanding operations in Egypt. The deal, approved by parliament, is part of a broader strategy to intensify oil exploration in the Eastern Desert, potentially increasing Russia’s economic foothold in the region.

On February 23, 2025, the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) signed a cooperation agreement with CISCO to establish a unified data center aimed at advancing digital transformation in the petroleum sector. In addition, EGPC entered into several protocols, including agreements with Nalco Water for boosting operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and community initiatives such as installing clean water pipelines for needy families.

On October 24, 2024, the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) entered into a partnership with Shell to bolster leadership training in health and safety. This initiative, part of a series of MoUs aimed at modernizing Egypt's oil and gas sector, seeks to enhance operational efficiency and worker safety, and reflects a commitment to better labor practices and ethical business operations.

Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DNV to support its sustainability strategy by establishing science-based targets for net zero emissions, aligning its operations with Egypt Vision 2030 and the country's Sustainable Development Goals.

An assessment by the World Benchmarking Alliance highlights that Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation has not disclosed key policies or commitments on human rights, decent work, ethical business, and just transition, nor has it published an annual report since 2015 or disclosed emissions data. Although a collaboration with consultancy firm DNV was initiated in April 2023 to establish science‐based targets, the overall approach remains insufficient to meet progressive accountability standards.

The Human Rights Watch report details how Egypt’s state-owned energy policies are doubling down on fossil fuel production while suppressing dissent and environmental activism. As the national energy provider, EGPC is implicated in supporting these strategies that bolster authoritarian governance and limit civic participation.