On 1 November 2019, BHP Billiton Petroleum (Deepwater) was awarded three East Breaks blocks, EB 655 (G36715), EB 656 (G36716) and EB 701 (G36720), situated in the East Texas Coastal Basin. The blocks were originally offered as part of OCS Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 253, held on 21 August 2019, which garnered more than US$ 159 million in high bids. Following award, BHP Billiton Petroleum (Deepwater) is the operator and sole interest-holder (100% WI + Op) in EB 655, EB 656 and EB 701.
BHP Billiton Petroleum (Deepwater) was awarded three East Breaks blocks, EB 655 (G36715), EB 656 (G36716) and EB 701 (G36720),