On 14 January 2019, Eni SpA announced that it has entered into an Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) with the Government of Oman and partners Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production LLC (OOCEP) (a wholly owned subsidiary of Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C.) for onshore Block 47 (Jebel Hammah) which was offered in the Oman Bid Round 2017. Eni will operate the block through its subsidiary Eni Oman with a 90% interest, OOCEP will take the remaining 10%. Eni stated that exploration activities will commence in 2019.  Block 47 (Jebel Hammah) is predominantly situated in the Oman Mountains, covering a total area of 8,522 sq km. According to the Ministry of Oil and Gas, tight gas is the predominant play in the block. Cretaceous gas discoveries exist within the current block boundary and four gas and gas/condensate prospects have been mapped.
Media reports indicated Eni will sign an EPSA with the Omani Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG) for Block 47 (Jebel Hammah).