Block 12

Licensed

Operated by Chevron with Shell, NewMed Energy

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Area
4,600
km²
Water Depth
1400-1900
meters
Discoveries
1
gas fields
Est. Reserves
2.9-3.7
tcf

License Holders

Operator
Chevron
United States
Partner
Shell
Partner
NewMed Energy

Gas Discoveries

Aphrodite
Discovered 2011 by Chevron
2.9-3.7
tcf

Wells

Aphrodite-1 (Cyprus A-1)
Exploration • Completed • Spudded 2011
Discovery
Aphrodite-2 (Cyprus A-2)
Appraisal • Completed • Spudded 2013
Discovery
Aphrodite-3 (Cyprus A-3)
Appraisal • Completed • Spudded 2023

Block Details

Status
Licensed
Operator
Chevron
Area
4,600 km²
Water Depth
1400-1900 m
Licensed
2008-10-24
Discoveries
1

Related News

Cyprus Mail • Mar 31

First natural gas now estimated to hit market in 2029-30

A final investment decision by the companies holding the Aphrodite gas concession may be taken early next year, with the first natural gas going to market by 2029 or 2030, the energy minister said on Tuesday. Regarding the Aphrodite reservoir – located in Block 12 of the exclusive economic zone –...

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Key Events

Jul 15, 2019
Chevron Acquires Noble Energy

Chevron announces acquisition of Noble Energy, becoming the new operator of Block 12 and the Aphrodite field.

corporate
Dec 28, 2011
Aphrodite Gas Field Discovered

Noble Energy announces major gas discovery in Block 12, marking Cyprus' entry into the Eastern Mediterranean gas arena....

discovery

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