JERUSALEM, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Israel has signed a framework agreement with TotalEnergies and Eni to launch offshore exploration for natural gas following Israel’s border deal with Lebanon in late October. maritime.
Ten blocks are subject to operating and drilling permits off Lebanon and Israel.
TotalEnergies is the operator of Block 9, in Lebanese waters, and owns 60% alongside its partner ENI (40%).
“Block 9 partners will initiate exploration of an already identified prospect that could extend both into Block 9 and into Israeli waters south of the recently established maritime border,” the group said in a statement on Tuesday. communicated.
“The preparation of exploration activities begins now with the mobilization of teams, the purchase of the necessary equipment and the mobilization of a drilling rig”, adds the group. (Written by Ari Rabinovitch; French version Elena Smirnova, editing by Sophie Louet)
click here for restrictions
©2022 Reuters