The strong commitment of the US energy giant Exxon Mobil To complete the current field exploration programme natural gas In the maritime regions of Crete and also as a continuation to the next, they were distracted from Athens by two final meetings kept out of the public eye.
According to Neon’s information, the meetings took place last Friday, December 9 in New York and on December 14 in Crete. The first meeting was attended by Minister of Environment and Energy Kostas Skrekas, General Manager of Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (EDEYEP) Ari Stefatos, and ExxonMobil Vice President in charge of Middle East and North Africa/Eastern Mediterranean and Intergovernmental Relations Rahdi Younesi. .
Hydrocarbons: When will seismic data arrive for oil?
The second meeting took place in the operational field of seismic research, in Crete between Stivatos and senior executives of ExxonMobil as well as the Norwegian company PGS that carries out work with the private seismograph vessel Sanco Swift.
Neon sources reported that the two sides discussed in New York for about an hour on the sidelines of the Capital Link conference the progress of the research program in the “West Crete” and “Southwest Crete” offshore concessions. The minister also met for the first time with a senior representative of ExxonMobil and had the opportunity to transfer full government support, sources say, to the US giant’s research program.
For his part, it was reported that Rudy Younesi conveyed ExxonMobil’s decision to complete the current two-dimensional seismic surveys, which, according to other sources, are estimated to be completed in January. According to the information, ExxonMobil also announced its intention to continue with the next phase of research, which will be in 2024. At the meeting, there was optimism for the outcome of the work and also for identifying potential natural gas targets.
Sources familiar with the movements of the energy giant in the news indicate that US oil exploration and extraction companies always move in their work in consultation with Washington, specifically with regard to the geopolitical interests of the United States and its allied countries.
Therefore, according to the estimates of the latest sources, ExxonMobil’s guarantees for the completion of the offshore research program in Crete also include geopolitical developments.
According to the information, the Managing Director of EDEFEP was in Crete last Wednesday. He had the opportunity to meet with representatives from ExxonMobil and PGS on the occasion of the change of crews for the scanning vessels. According to NEON sources, Aris Stefatos has been informed of the operational part of the seismic surveys as well as technical issues related to the progress of the work. Sources say the Director-General has received reassurances regarding adherence to the timelines for investigations into Crete’s offshore concessions.
“Avid problem solver. Extreme social media junkie. Beer buff. Coffee guru. Internet geek. Travel ninja.”
More Stories
Night electricity tariff: What does its cancellation mean for consumers, according to experts
Budget: ENFIA’s revenues and surplus rose in the fourth month
Mark Zuckerberg: Rare photos with his three daughters on the occasion of his fortieth birthday | Marie Claire