Hydrocarbons: Oil giant Chevron wins $88 million contract in Egypt - Tunisie Numérique
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Do you like our content? The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) and the American group Chevron have signed a new agreement for the exploration and exploitation of natural gas and crude oil in the offshore Lotus area in the Mediterranean, with investments totaling a minimum of 88 million dollars. The agreement notably provides for the drilling of two exploration wells as well as the reprocessing of 3D seismic data. This initiative is part of the efforts of the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to expand research and exploration activities and open up new areas to oil investments. Located about 200 km from the Mediterranean coast, the Lotus offshore area is characterized by water depths ranging between 2,000 and 2,800 meters. The agreement represents an important step in opening new exploration prospects in an area where no deep-water exploration wells had yet been drilled, thereby enhancing the possibilities of discovering new natural gas and crude oil resources. The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources emphasized that work is continuing to offer new areas to international companies and to take advantage of available geological and seismic data, alongside the implementation of new seismic survey programs in high-potential areas. The minister also welcomed the partnership with Chevron, stressing that the signing of the agreement on Lotus...
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