License Holders
Equity split for ExxonMobil, QatarEnergy per Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company, Licensed Blocks , 2022-08 . The ministry does not publish equity percentages.
Wells
Exploration Ongoing
No commercial discoveries have been announced in this block yet. Exploration activities may be ongoing or planned.
Other ExxonMobil Blocks
Block Details
- Status
- Licensed
- Operator
- ExxonMobil
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Licence area
Exploration licence area · Cyprus Hydrocarbons Service, exploration activities, read 5 Oct 2026
- 3,416 km²
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Block as drawn
EU Official Journal 2012/C 38/10, 2nd Licensing Round notice
- 4,560 km²
- Water Depth
- 1800-2800 m
- Licensed
- 2021-12-10
- Discoveries
- 0
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Key Events
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