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FLASH: Lebanon: International Conference on Support to LAF

Concluding Statement of International Conference on Support to Lebanese Armed Forces
ROME, 17 June 2014

1.    Participants thanked the Government of Italy for hosting the Ministerial Conference on International Support for the Lebanese Armed Forces under the auspices of United …

Lebanon: The Oil & Gas Report, May 05, 2014


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, March 24, 2014

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 10, 2014

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 Week, January 27, 2014

Lebanon – Local politics:

The excitement surrounding cabinet formation has cooled down in the past few days. Prime Minister-designate Tammam Salam is now confronted to the daunting task of distributing ministerial portfolios, having committed, from the beginning, to the principle …

[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup, April 8, 2013

Lebanon – Cyprus:

Cyprus minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Giorgos Lakkotrypis arrived to Beirut on 03/04, in his first official visit since he was appointed, to discuss cooperation in the energy and water sectors. Lakkotrypis held talks …

[Oil & Gas Updates]: Weekly Roundup 04/02

Lebanon – First licensing round:

A reassessment of data collected from the latest 3-D survey conducted by Spectrum ASA showed that hydrocarbon reserves off the southern coast may be larger than previously thought. Initial findings in this area were …

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