Qatar's state-owned oil and gas company will participate in oil and gas exploration of two offshore blocks off the coast of Lebanon, joining France’s TotalEnergies and Italy’s Eni. Lebanon told TotalEnergies and Eni to start gas exploration after an agreement with Israel regarding the maritime territory. QatarEnergy’s participation in the consortium also demonstrates Qatar’s continued interest in helping Lebanon to secure its own gas supply and alleviate Lebanon’s current economic crisis.

Qatar’s energy giant joins Lebanon gas exploration group

Posted On: February 28, 2023

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Qatar’s state-owned oil and gas company will participate in oil and gas exploration of two offshore blocks off the coast of Lebanon, joining France’s TotalEnergies and Italy’s Eni. Lebanon told TotalEnergies and Eni to start gas exploration after an agreement with Israel regarding the maritime territory. QatarEnergy’s participation in the consortium also demonstrates Qatar’s continued interest in helping Lebanon to secure its own gas supply and alleviate Lebanon’s current economic crisis.