Exxon wins Cyprus block ahead of drill plan

  • Date: 02-Dec-2021
  • Source: Energy Voice
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:Qatar
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Exxon wins Cyprus block ahead of drill plan

Cyprus has awarded Block 5 in the island’s offshore to ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy (QE), as drill plans for Block 10 move ahead.

Exxon will have a 60% stake in Block 5 and act as operator. QE, acting via its Qatar Petroleum International Upstream unit will have 40%.

The Cyprus cabinet gave notice today approving the award to Exxon, as endorsed by Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry Natasa Pileidou.