Second Exploratory Test Planned by Total in Offshore Lebanon Block 9
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Paris-based Total is planning to drill a second exploratory well in offshore Lebanon Block 9 territorial waters. The first test on nearby Block 4 at #16-1 Byblios did not find hydrocarbons. Block 9 also has a possible reserve in its carbonate limestone formations, similar in geology to offshore Egypt’s Zohr Field and Cyprus’s Calypso prospect. The Block 9 test is set to start by the end of 2020. Total is the operator of Block 9 with 40% interest in partnership with Eni holding 40% and Novatek with the remaining 20%.%.
Description
Paris-based Total is planning to drill a second exploratory well in offshore Lebanon Block 9 territorial waters. The first test on nearby Block 4 at #16-1 Byblios did not find hydrocarbons. Block 9 also has a possible reserve in its carbonate limestone formations, similar in geology to offshore Egypt’s Zohr Field and Cyprus’s Calypso prospect. The Block 9 test is set to start by the end of 2020. Total is the operator of Block 9 with 40% interest in partnership with Eni holding 40% and Novatek with the remaining 20%.%.