据世界石油伦敦2月12日消息称，Neptune能源公司今天获得了由埃及通用石油公司授予的在埃及西北埃尔艾马尔海上特许经营区的运营石油勘探许可证。

该许可证（最初作为区块4提供）占地365平方公里，位于苏伊士湾的中心部分。该区块位于拉斯加里布以南约26英里（42公里）处，距离赫尔格达北部65英里（105公里）。

在第一阶段，该项目将包括获取100平方公里的3D地震和钻一口探井。第二阶段将钻两口井。

Neptune能源公司埃及地区主管Gamal Kassem表示：“我很高兴我们获得了这个运营中的海上区块。我们致力于在埃及发展我们的业务，我们认为这个许可证是重要的第一步。”

曹海斌 摘译自 世界石油

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Neptune Energy awarded oil exploration license in Egypt

Neptune Energy has today been awarded an operated oil exploration licence in the North West El Amal offshore concession in Egypt by the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation.

The concession (originally offered as Block 4) covers 365 km2 and is located in the central part of Gulf of Suez. The block lies approximately 26 mi (42 km) south from Ras Gharib and 65 mi (105 km) north to Hurghada.

In the first phase, the program will include acquiring 100 km2 of 3D seismic and drilling one exploration well. The second phase will see two wells drilled.

Gamal Kassem, Neptune Energy’s country director for Egypt, said: “I am delighted that we have been awarded this operated offshore block. We are committed to growing our business in Egypt and see this award is an important first step”.