The Ministry of Energy announces the launch of a 3rd offshore licensing round, one tract on offer namely block 72, 257 sq km in the N. of the EEZ (in yellow on map below). It comprises part of the expired Alon D (367) licence and will run 3 years (extendable) with a drill-or-drop by expiry. Application deadline 23 Sep '20, winner on 26 Oct '20. EoIs + data package from http://www.energy-sea.gov.il/English-Site/Pages/Offshore%20Bid%20Rounds/3rd_Bid_Round.aspx.
On 23 June 2020, the Israeli Ministry of Energy announced the launch of a 3rd Offshore Licensing Round. The bid round comprises one offshore exploration block, Block 72, which is located in the north of Israel's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), close to the disputed offshore border with Lebanon