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New Egyptian blocks 'on the menu'
30 December 2013
Egypt has launched an international auction for 22 oil and gas
exploration concessions spanning both onshore and offshore areas.
Blocks in the Nile Delta, Suez Canal and Western Desert are being
offered based on production sharing agreements under the auction
announced on Monday by state-owned companies Egyptian General
Petroleum Corporation and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding, Reuters
reported.
A bid deadline of 19 May has been set for the tender, according to
the announcement advertised in state-run newspapers under the banner
of the Oil Ministry.
A ministry spokesman said the time was sufficient for companies to
prepare their offers but gave no further details.
