Oil and gas exploration ship arrives in Lebanon's Block 9

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Oil and gas exploration ship arrives in Lebanon's Block 9

A drilling rig has arrived in Lebanon to begin offshore oil and gas exploration later this month. It follows a landmark US-brokered deal to settle a maritime border dispute with Israel. Officials hope the discovery of reserves will offset a economic crisis which has crippled the country as Ahmad al Shehabi reports.

August 16, 2023