Exploration Blocks
Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone is divided into 13 offshore exploration blocks, covering approximately 51,000 km² of the Eastern Mediterranean seabed.
13
Total Blocks
7
Licensed
3
Open
51K
km² Total
Updated July 2026 · Sources: MECI, CHC, operator announcements
Block Areas
Block 1
5,740
Block 2
4,740
Block 12
4,600
Block 6
4,570
Block 7
4,570
Block 8
4,570
Block 5
4,560
Block 9
4,280
Block 3
3,510
Block 11
2,960
Block 4
2,740
Block 10
2,560
Block 13
1,440
Showing 7 of 13 blocks
Block 10
ExxonMobil
Area
2,560 km²
Depth
1900-2100 m
2 discoveries
Block 11
TotalEnergies
Area
2,960 km²
Depth
1500-2500 m
1 discovery
Block 12
Chevron
Area
4,600 km²
Depth
1400-1900 m
1 discovery
Block 5
ExxonMobil
Area
4,560 km²
Depth
1800-2800 m
Block 6
ENI
Area
4,570 km²
Depth
1800-2400 m
3 discoveries
Block 7
TotalEnergies
Area
4,570 km²
Depth
1500-2200 m
Block 8
ENI
Area
4,570 km²
Depth
700-2000 m