Lebanon: TotalEnergies enters Block 8 offshore exploration permit

TotalEnergies (35%, operator), together with its partners Eni (35%) and QatarEnergy (30%), has signed an agreement with the Lebanese government to enter the offshore Block 8 exploration permit in Lebanon.

Under the initial work program, the consortium will carry out a 1,200 km² 3D seismic survey to further evaluate the block’s exploration potential.

“Although the drilling of the Qana well on Block 9 did not give positive results, we remain committed to pursue our exploration activities in Lebanon. We will now focus our efforts on Block 8, together with our partners Eni and QatarEnergy and in close cooperation with Lebanese authorities”, said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies.