Trio sets the stage for Mediterranean Sea oil & gas exploration with North African PSA
What happened
MOL, Repsol and TPAO signed a production sharing agreement for an offshore Mediterranean block off Libya. The licence requires extensive seismic acquisition (1,500 km of 2D and 2,300 km2 of 3D) and drilling of one exploration well in deep water, which is a real multi‑service commitment. Procurement should watch vessel and deepwater rig availability, and pre‑qualify seismic and deepwater drilling contractors early
Why the category manager should care
Treat the PSA as a confirmed forward work package that will need seismic vessels and deepwater drilling services; early supplier engagement reduces mobilisation risk
Key facts
- Block covers more than 10,300 square kilometres in water depths exceeding 1,500 metres
- Minimum work commitment includes 1,500 km of 2D and 2,300 km² of 3D seismic plus one explorat