The Egyptian government has assigned ExxonMobil oil and gas exploration rights to two offshore blocks in the outer Nile Delta, according to a company statement.
Report says the company’s Egyptian subsidiary will operate both blocks and hold 100% interest, with exploration activities expected to start this year.
Meanwhile, the awards for the blocks, which cover 11,000 square kilometres, are still subject to further government approvals.
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