On 12 February 2019, BP and IEOC were awarded the West Sherban Onshore exploration block (Block 11), Nile Delta onshore basin as a part the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. (EGAS) 2018 bid round closed on 29 November 2018.   The companies are committed to drill two wells during the first exploration period. The commitments include an expenditure of USD 18 million and a signature bonus of USD 5 million.  Background information  The West Sherban Onshore block is part of former Disouq exploration licence (RWE Dea op 50%, INA 50%), relinquished in July 2013. The former operators of the area were IEOC (Eni), Arco & RWE  Several wells were drilled in the block including Tafiyah 1 (find some oil and gas), Kafr El Sheikh 1 (gas shows), Sidi Ghazy 1, Tafiyah West 1, Helal 1, Kafr El Sheikh Northeast 1, El Hamul 1, Nidoco 8 and Abadiyah 1 (dry holes).  The Abu Madi West and Khilala Northwest fields are not part of the block.
BP and IEOC were awarded the West Sherban Onshore exploration block (Block 11), Nile Delta onshore basin as a part the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. (EGAS) 2018 bid round 