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 13 of 13 blocks
| Block | Status | Operator | Area | Discoveries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | Open | — | 5,740 | — | View → |
| Block 10 | Licensed | ExxonMobil | 2,560 | 2 | View → |
| Block 11 | Licensed | TotalEnergies | 2,960 | 1 | View → |
| Block 12 | Licensed | Chevron | 4,600 | 1 | View → |
| Block 13 | Open | — | 1,440 | — | View → |
| Block 2 | Relinquished | ENI | 4,740 | — | View → |
| Block 3 | Relinquished | ENI | 3,510 | — | View → |
| Block 4 | Open | — | 2,740 | — | View → |
| Block 5 | Licensed | ExxonMobil | 4,560 | — | View → |
| Block 6 | Licensed | ENI | 4,570 | 3 | View → |
| Block 7 | Licensed | TotalEnergies | 4,570 | — | View → |
| Block 8 | Licensed | ENI | 4,570 | — | View → |
| Block 9 | Relinquished | ENI | 4,280 | — | View → |