BP Secures Israeli Offshore Gas Licenses With SOCAR, NewMed

BP plc (BP) , the UK-based energy major, has secured a foothold in Israel’s offshore gas exploration sector through a newly granted set of licenses, marking a strategic move alongside Azerbaijan’s SOCAR and NewMed Energy. This joint venture, approved by Israel’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, will explore six blocks within the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (“EEZ”), strengthening Israel’s energy security and boosting its export potential.In a competitive bidding round, BP, SOCAR, and NewMed Energ ...