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Energy Minister Arthur Nazarian issued a decision on August 8, 2014, postponning the deadline to submit bids in Lebanon’s first licensing round from August 14, 2014, to a maximum period of six months from the date of the adoption …
Lebanon’s emerging oil & gas sector: a discussion with Energy Minister Arthur Nazarian Read More »
Energy Minister Arthur Nazarian announced on August 08 that the deadline to submit bids in Lebanon’s first licensing round has been postponed from August 14, 2014 until “a maximum of six months from the date of the adoption” of the …
Lebanon delays oil & gas tender, breaks with Gebran Bassil’s past policies Read More »
Lebanon: Will it be possible to avoid another tender delay?
Despite the political deadlock, the Petroleum Administration is pursuing its efforts to push for the adoption of the two missing decrees that are required to move forward with the first …
Lebanon: The Oil & Gas Report, June 02, 2014 Read More »
Lebanon: Presidential election dominates local political agenda
Oil and gas-related developments in Lebanon were limited in the past two weeks to the organization of two conferences, one on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (8-9 May) and the other – more …
Lebanon: The Oil & Gas Report, May 19, 2014 Read More »
Will the current political deadlock discourage international companies and partners?
The Presidential election, although far from reaching a decisive stage, is dominating the local political agenda. President Slaiman’s term will expire in May 25 and there are serious doubts a …
Lebanon: The Oil & Gas Report, May 05, 2014 Read More »
Presidential election: Samir Geagea, first candidate to include oil & gas in electoral program
The Lebanese Parliament will convene on April 23 to elect a new President. However, no progress is expected to emerge until the last minute of President …
Lebanon: The Oil & Gas Report, April 21, 2014 Read More »
Lebanon: Tender delayed… pending a broader political consensus?
Lebanon’s first licensing round will be delayed for the fourth time. The deadline to submit bids was previously set on April 10, 2014, but since the cabinet has not approved the two …
Lebanon: The Oil & Gas Report, April 07, 2014 Read More »
Parliamentary debate: oil & gas dwarfed by more pressing issues
Prime Minister Tammam Salam’s cabinet won a confidence vote in parliament on March 20, after two days of heated debate. The cabinet secured the backing of 96 MPs of the …
Lebanon: The Oil & Gas Report, March 24, 2014 Read More »
Edison seeking to acquire Israeli gas fields Tanin and Karish near Lebanese border?
Italian company Edison, one of the 46 companies shortlisted for Lebanon’s first licensing round (as non-operator), is reportedly negotiating a possible acquisition of two gas fields off …
Lebanon: The Oil & Gas Report, March 10, 2014 Read More »
Lebanon: How will the new cabinet manage the oil & gas file?
Lebanon has a new cabinet. In this report, MESP sheds light on the context of the formation of Salam’s cabinet, including the appointment of Arthur Nazarian as Minister …
Lebanon: The Oil & Gas Report, February 24, 2014 Read More »