Abu Dhabiâs 1st round has resulted in the award, to Eni (op, 70%) + PTTEP (30%), of offshore blocks 1 & 2 totalling ab. 8,000 sq km off NW Abu Dhabi (in brighter orange below). Both companies will share the rights during the explo phase, with Adnoc retaining the option to a 60% stake in a production phase. The Concession Agreement was signed with ADNOC on 12 January, contract duration 9 years explo, total 35 years (devt + prod).  No news is yet available regarding the other 4 (onshore) blocks on offer in the round. (Map courtesy ADNOC).
SPC and ADNOC awarded a consortium of Eni (70%) and PTTEP (30%) exploration rights to Offshore Block 1 and Offshore Block 2 as offered in the Abu Dhabi Licensing Block Bid 2018.