Shell signs Oman block exploration, production agreement

Shell Integrated Gas Oman BV, a subsidiary of Shell plc, signed an agreement with Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals to explore, appraise, and develop natural gas and condensate resources onshore Block 11 on the western side of the sultanate.

Alex Procyk

Sept. 16, 2022

Shell will advance exploration activities including seismic acquisition of 1,400 sq km later this year and drilling of exploration wells beginning in 2023, the company said in a release Sept. 16.

Shell will serve as operator of the onshore block with 67.5% interest. Partners are state-owned OQ (10%) and TotalEnergies SE (22.5%).

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Alex Procyk

Upstream Editor

Alex Procyk is Upstream Editor at Oil & Gas Journal. He has also served as a principal technical professional at Halliburton and as a completion engineer at ConocoPhillips. He holds a BS in chemistry (1987) from Kent State University and a PhD in chemistry (1992) from Carnegie Mellon University. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).