TotalEnergies signs MoU with Syrian Petroleum Company for Block 3 offshore exploration

Key highlights
  • TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips signed an MoU with the Syrian Petroleum Company to pursue exploration of offshore Block 3 in the Mediterranean
  • The MoU mandates a technical review of Block 3
  • It establishes a framework for technical and commercial discussions on potential exploration activities
  • TotalEnergies previously partnered with the Syrian Petroleum Company from 1988 to 2011

Agreement

TotalEnergies, together with QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company to pursue exploration of offshore Block 3 in the Mediterranean Sea.

Scope

The MoU mandates a technical review of Block 3 and establishes a framework for technical and commercial discussions on potential exploration activities for the block.

Partnership background

TotalEnergies noted a prior working relationship with the Syrian Petroleum Company from 1988 to 2011 and will collaborate with its partners to assess offshore exploration opportunities.

Source: TotalEnergies

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