Tag: Crete

2D seismic surveys completed off the coast of Crete – Greece, 20 February 2023

A consortium of US ExxonMobil and Greek HelleniQ Energy has concluded 2D seismic surveys for two offshore blocks off the island of Crete, under its renewed drive to identify potential gas reserves. Greece, which views natural gas as a transition fuel as it increases its renewable energy productio Full article available for subscribers of Energy […]

ExxonMobil seeks 2-year extension for Crete offshore blocks – Greece, 26 August 2022

US company ExxonMobil submitted a request for the extension of its hydrocarbon exploration license in the two blocks west and southwest of Crete by additional two years. Last month, ExxonMobil acquired the majority of hydrocarbon exploration rights in the two blocks west and southwest of Crete, f Full article available for subscribers of Energy NEWS […]

ExxonMobil acquired majority stake in two Cretan offshore blocks – Greece, 21 July 2022

ExxonMobil acquired the majority of hydrocarbon exploration rights in the two blocks west and southwest of Crete, following the departure of French TotalEnergies last April. Previously, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies, with 40 % each, along with Greek oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum (ELPE) with 20 %, Full article available for subscribers of Energy NEWS service (PDF publications, […]