#52026XG02840Malta closes offshore areas 1, 4, 5 and 7 to new hydrocarbon licensing
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Malta has confirmed that offshore Areas 1, 4, 5 and 7 are now covered by an authorisation for hydrocarbon activity. These areas are no longer available for new licensing until further notice. The notice mainly affects oil and gas companies, investors, and service providers looking at exploration or production opportunities on Malta’s continental shelf. Businesses interested in Maltese offshore licensing should exclude these areas from current plans and contact the Continental Shelf Department for updated availability.
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Key Changes
- Offshore Areas 1, 4, 5 and 7 in Malta are now under an authorisation for hydrocarbon activity.
- These areas are not available for new licensing until further notice.
- Companies seeking information must contact Malta’s Continental Shelf Department.
Obligations
What this law requires
Do not seek or submit new hydrocarbon prospection, exploration, or production licensing applications for Malta offshore Areas 1, 4, 5, and 7 while these areas remain under an existing authorisation and unavailable for licensing.
Before planning hydrocarbon licensing activity on Malta’s continental shelf, verify current area availability with the Continental Shelf Department, as Areas 1, 4, 5, and 7 are excluded from licensing availability.