Add. DEA 5 Nov â18: Israelâs plans for a 19-block offshore round will feature 5 zones, mostly in southern waters. Blocks are 400-1,600 sq km apiece as per the map below (grey areas), and contracts will run 3+2+2 years. Max 8 blocks/applicant, bid deadline Jun â19, winners in Jul â19. Background / contact: Ministry of Energy.   *bids had been received from Energean, and an OVL-Bharat-OIL-IOC group.
Israelâs plans for a 19-block offshore round will feature 5 zones, mostly in southern waters. Blocks are 400-1,600 sq km apiece as per the map below (grey areas), and contracts will run 3+2+2 years. Max 8 blocks/applicant, bid deadline Jun â19, winners in Jul â19. Background / contact: Ministry of Energy. *bids had been received from Energean, and an OVL-Bharat-OIL-IOC group.