Frontier plays of the Eastern Mediterranean

In this special summer edition, we have aggregated Subsurface Insights articles that showcase frontier hydrocarbon play concepts in the Eastern Mediterranean and the associated geological challenges. These articles explore:

• The timing of Early Miocene biogenic gas charge in the Eastern Mediterranean
• The structural history of the North African margin
• The petroleum plays of the Herodotus Basin

The Eastern Mediterranean offers proven gas systems that could be ripe for further exploration, spanning from Egypt in the west to Cyprus and Lebanon in the north-east. Consequently, significant renewed interest in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region is expected from exploration companies seeking to meet the demand for advantaged hydrocarbons (low greenhouse gas emissions intensity) with a security of supply that is close to European markets.

Understanding the regional geological context using Neftex® Predictions can help shed light on the potential petroleum plays that are likely to be the main targets for assessment in this area. The Eastern Mediterranean has long been a focus of research for Neftex, which is reflected in the rich portfolio of products available to our clients. We have used extensive published seismic datasets available in the region to compile a comprehensive suite of Gross Depositional Environment maps, which encompass the key petroleum systems.