Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 44

1-Nov-2010

MEES Agenda:

The East Mediterranean Offshore Petroleum Frontier

By Walid Khadduri

The East Mediterranean is buzzing with speculation about hydrocarbon discoveries and prospects that could transform this energy-poor Middle Eastern region into a new producing province. However, despite reports of huge discoveries over the past two years, extensive further exploration is still required and marine borders need to be demarcated before...