This block is located in the Mediterranean Sea, in the Nile basin, and covers an area of 2,516 square kilometers, and is situated around 70 kilometers from the coast in water depths varying from 100 to 1,600 meters. The Nile basin is a prolific area where numerous gas discoveries have already been made.
The permit is for an initial exploration period of four years, and will include 3D seismic surveys and the drilling of exploration wells.
