Licence for seismic exploration granted to Total E&P for block 10

Total E&P Cyprus Ltd has been granted a license by the Agriculture Minister for seismic exploration for oil and gas in block 10 and in parts of blocks 6, 7 and 11 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone, an official press release said on Friday.
The company will carry out a two-dimensional seismic survey using a specific type of vessels to locate hydrocarbons in the specific blocks, the press release added.
The license is valid for three months, from the 1^st of February until the 1^st of May, and can be renewed by the Minister.

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