The Transocean Barents drilling platform entered the Strait of Gibraltar as it sailed towards Bloc 9 in Lebanese waters, where it will conduct the first drilling operation for oil and gas exploration and extraction. The platform will halt in the Strait of Gibraltar for a few days to undergo power conversion.  According to information, Caretaker Minister of Public Works Ali Hammieh is expected to sign the permission for the drilling platform's entry and the aviation license for helicopters that will transport crews to and from the platform.  Preparations for the drilling operation are currently underway in Lebanese official circles. TotalEnergies EP Lebanon submitted its drilling license application on June 27, and the Petroleum Administration is reviewing the drilling standards prepared by Total. The first ship carrying pipelines, which will be used to support the drilling operation in Bloc 9, arrived at the Port of Beirut. (ICE BEIRUT)

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