Noble reports it is a 27% partner, and Tharwa 10%, to Shell in the North Cleopatra and North Marina coastal offshore blocks astride the Herodotus and Nile Delta basins. North Cleopatra covers 4,505 sq km and North Marina 4,599 sq km, offered under the cancelled West Mediterranean bid round (ref. DEA 3 Jul '20). It is understood final awards are expected later this summer.
Egypt (Herodotus and Nile Delta b.), Noble Energy announced its entry into Egypt upstream exploration after being awarded a 27% non-operated working interest in the North Cleopatra and North Marina offshore concessions. Other partners in the blocks are Shell (63%, op.)  and Tharwa Petroleum (10%).