ExxonMobil has been pre-awarded the North East El Amriya Offshore block, following the announcement of the winners of the EGAS 2018 International Bid Round on 12 February 2019. Other bidders for the acreage included BP, Eni, PETRONAS, Shell and Total. The successful bid marks an upstream country entry for the supermajor. Work commitments include expenditure of US$ 100 million and two wells in the initial exploration period. A US$ 10 million signature bonus will be paid.The 2,198 sq km under-explored block lies in the Nile Delta Basin ~50km offshore, in WD between 150-1,600m. It wraps around Burullus Gas' Simian Field, which forms part of the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) concession. The acreage was formerly held by Total (East El Burullus Offshore) and has seen just four wells drilled. The last, Kala 1 (TD 3,850m) was P&A dry in October 2013. Upon PSC signature, ExxonMobil will operate the concession with 100% equity. 
ExxonMobil has been pre-awarded the North East El Amriya Offshore block, following the announcement of the winners of the EGAS 2018 International Bid Round on 12 February 2019. Other bidders for the acreage included BP, Eni, PETRONAS, Shell and Total. The successful bid marks an upstream country entry for the supermajor. Work commitments include expenditure of US$ 100 million and two wells in the initial exploration period. A US$ 10 million signature bonus will be paid.The 2,198 sq km under-explored block lies in the Nile Delta Basin ~50km offshore, in WD between 150-1,600m. It wraps around Burullus Gas' Simian Field, which forms part of the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) concession. The acreage was formerly held by Total (East El Burullus Offshore) and has seen just four wells drilled. The last, Kala 1 (TD 3,850m) was P&A dry in October 2013. Upon PSC signature, ExxonMobil will operate the concession with 100% equity. 