TotalEnergies, the operator of Block 9, announced the arrival of the drilling rig, Transocean Barents, on the block, approximately 120 km off the coast of Beirut, as well as the arrival of the first helicopter at the airport from Beirut. This helicopter, contracted by TotalEnergies EP Block 9 and operated by Gulf Helicopters, will transport the teams to the drilling rig.   The arrival of these devices marks an important step in the preparation of the drilling of the exploration well on Block 9, which will begin towards the end of August 2023. An operational visit took place on August 16 at the airport of Beirut in the presence of Mr. Walid Fayad, Minister of Energy and Water, Mr. Ali Hamié, Minister of Public Works and Transport as well as representatives of the Lebanese Petroleum Administration (LPA).   This visit was an opportunity to demonstrate the progress of activities in accordance with the operations schedule to which the partners committed in January 2023.   (ICE BEIRUT)

Fonte notizia: National News Agency