Lebanese officials reported on plans to award four offshore blocks by
Nov. 15 in the country’s first attempt at establishing its domestic oil
and gas resources. Citing the 150-year history of oil and gas
operations worldwide, Minister of Energy and Water Cesar Abi Khalil
said, “We’re coming a bit late.” His remarks were made at a roadshow
hosted by law firm Mayer Brown on July 6 in Houston.

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