The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) is an Egyptian state-owned holding company, which owns and manages state stakes in different gas project. The company was established in August 2001.EGAS is also responsible for issuing of natural gas exploration licenses in Egypt. EGAS is engaged in a wide range of activities, including : Upstream : Exploration, Drilling and Production of natural gas Downstream : Processing, Transmission, Distribution of natural gas in the domestic market, and Liquefaction and LNG Marketing.