Update: In 2017, Lebanon opened the door for more companies to pre-qualify for the first licensing round. The full list is available here.
Caretaker Energy Minister Gebran Bassil held a press conference today, 18/04, to announce the list of …
Lebanon – Local politics:
The near universal endorsement of Tammam Salam by Lebanese MPs and political factions may have led some to consider that the formation of the next cabinet would be an easy task for the newly appointed …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup, April 15, 2013 Read More »
Lebanon – Cyprus:
Cyprus minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Giorgos Lakkotrypis arrived to Beirut on 03/04, in his first official visit since he was appointed, to discuss cooperation in the energy and water sectors. Lakkotrypis held talks …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup, April 8, 2013 Read More »
Lebanon – Pre-qualification round:
In accordance with previously set deadlines, caretaker Energy Minister Gebran Bassil held a press conference on 28/03 – the closing day for the pre-qualification round – along with the members of the Petroleum Administration’s board, …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup, April 1st, 2013 Read More »
Lebanon – Country risk:
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati submitted his resignation on 22/03, bringing the government down ahead of the parliamentary elections in June 2013, which, in any case, only had a slim chance to be held on …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup, March 25, 2013 Read More »
Lebanon – Denmark:
A few months before he leaves Lebanon to Saudi Arabia, Danish ambassador Jan Top Christensen has rarely been that busy. Two Danish companies, Dong and Maersk Oil, are reportedly interested in the upcoming first licensing round, …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup, March 18, 2013 Read More »
Lebanon – Reserve estimates:
Companies that have conducted seismic surveys in the past few years off the Lebanese shores have had a noticeable media presence this week, driven by a desire to market their products, roughly 20 days after …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup, March 11, 2013 Read More »
Lebanon – Seismic surveys:
British Foreign Secretary William Hague joined Energy Minister Gebran Bassil on 21/02 to announce the launching of 2-D seismic surveys, which will be conducted onshore by British firm Spectrum. The company, which conducted 2-D and …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup 25/02 Read More »
British Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived in Lebanon on Wednesday, 20/02, on a short visit. He is expected to meet with President Michel Slaiman, Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Hague will also meet Energy Minister Gebran Bassil …
Middle East Strategic Perspectives – Eastern Mediterranean New Frontiers:
Middle East Strategic Perspectives has agreed to a media partnership with Marcus Evans for the second edition of Eastern Mediterranean New Frontiers Forum, which will be held in London, on 22-23 …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup 18/02 Read More »
Lebanon – First licensing round:
In its 06/02 meeting, the Lebanese cabinet adopted the much-awaited decree specifying the conditions for qualifications for companies wishing to bid for an offshore exploration license, in a move that shows the government is …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup 11/02 Read More »
Lebanon – First licensing round:
A reassessment of data collected from the latest 3-D survey conducted by Spectrum ASA showed that hydrocarbon reserves off the southern coast may be larger than previously thought. Initial findings in this area were …
[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup 04/02 Read More »