Israel gears up for distributing more oil licenses
![Israeli Minister of Energy Karine Elharrar has set about planning the fourth round of tenders for oil and gas licenses. | Photo: Alberto Pezzali/AP/Ritzau Scanpix](https://photos.watchmedier.dk/watchmedier/resize:fill:3840:0:0/plain/https://photos.watchmedier.dk/Images/article14130754.ece/ALTERNATES/schema-16_9/21306479411099-5690x3204ma.jpg)
Israel has identified 25 potential blocks across 1,600 m2 for a fourth offshore bidding round. According to the nation’s energy ministry, this is done to ”explore and develop natural resources”, particularly natural gas, which Israel is banking heavily on, writes media Energy Voice.
The blocks expected for the OBR will be located at least 7 kilometers from shore. However, the Israeli government has yet to commit to a time for launching the next tender.
The outcome of the third round has yet to be determined even though the deadline for applications was in September 2020.
Israel to export natural gas to Egypt in USD 15 billion deal
Equinor inks long-term LNG agreement
European nations launch North Sea gas plans in shadow of Russian gas halt
Related articles
Israel to export natural gas to Egypt in USD 15 billion deal
For subscribers
Equinor inks long-term LNG agreement
For subscribers