EGYPT

Deadline for Western Desert offshore Bidding Extended to End of October

The closing date for bids on acreage in the Western Desert offshore has been extended for the second time from the end of July to the end of October. The first extension was from 31 May to 31 July (MEES, 16 February). The acreage concerned consists of nine blocks covering most of the Mediterranean offshore from Alexandria to the Libyan border.

The original bid invitations also solicited offers for seven Western...