Shell has been pre-awarded two blocks, following the announcement of the winners of the EGAS 2018 International Bid Round on 12 February 2019. North Sidi Gaber Offshore (2,040 sq km) and North El Fanar Offshore (2,265 sq km) lie in an under-explored part of the Nile Delta Basin, ~75-100km offshore in WD between 1,000-2,350m. They are located north and NW, of the Burullus Gas' West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) concession (Shell 25%, PETRONAS 25%, EGCP 50%). Work commitments on North Sidi Gaber Offshore include expenditure of US$ 60 million, 1 well and 1,500 sq km of 3D seismic. A US$ 10 million signature bonus will be paid. On North El Fanar Offshore, commitments are expenditure of US$ 9 million, 2,250 sq km of 3D seismic, with a US$ 3 million signature bonus. Upon PSC signature, both blocks will be operated by Shell, in partnership with PETRONAS. Equity splits are not yet available. 
Shell has been pre-awarded two blocks, following the announcement of the winners of the EGAS 2018 International Bid Round on 12 February 2019. North Sidi Gaber Offshore (2,040 sq km) and North El Fanar Offshore (2,265 sq km) lie in an under-explored part of the Nile Delta Basin, ~75-100km offshore in WD between 1,000-2,350m. They are located north and NW, of the Burullus Gas' West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) concession (Shell 25%, PETRONAS 25%, EGCP 50%). Work commitments on North Sidi Gaber Offshore include expenditure of US$ 60 million, 1 well and 1,500 sq km of 3D seismic. A US$ 10 million signature bonus will be paid. On North El Fanar Offshore, commitments are expenditure of US$ 9 million, 2,250 sq km of 3D seismic, with a US$ 3 million signature bonus. Upon PSC signature, both blocks will be operated by Shell, in partnership with PETRONAS. Equity splits are not yet available. 