TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips Sign Syria Offshore MoU
Three major energy companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to assess offshore oil and gas potential in Syrian Mediterranean waters.
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By MarketWatch Top Stories on May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
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May 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT
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In brief
Facts about this story
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and ConocoPhillips signed an MoU with Syria's Syrian Petroleum Company on May 12, 2026.
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The agreement covers a technical review of an offshore Mediterranean block in Syrian waters.
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TotalEnergies is designated as the lead partner in the cooperation agreement.
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The deal is a preliminary assessment phase and does not constitute a production-sharing or development contract.
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No financial terms or specific block acreage details were publicly disclosed.
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TotalEnergies previously held upstream assets in Syria before suspending operations at the outset of the civil war in 2011.
How outlets are covering it
2 days ago
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips sign deal to review offshore block in Syria
“Reuters frames the story as a straightforward business agreement, emphasizing the three-company consortium and the offshore block review structure.”
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Syria: TotalEnergies Signs a Cooperation Agreement on Offshore Exploration
“TotalEnergies' own press release leads with the company's role and positions the deal as a cooperation agreement on offshore exploration.”
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QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips sign Syria offshore exploration deal
“Arab News highlights the assessment nature of the deal and places QatarEnergy prominently, reflecting regional interest in Gulf state involvement in Syria's recovery.”
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QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies among firms to assess Syria's offshore oil
“Energy Intelligence emphasizes the broader strategic significance, framing the deal as a reentry into Syria's upstream sector rather than a routine technical agreement.”
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QatarEnergy signs MoU for oil and gas exploration offshore Syria
“Upstream Online focuses on TotalEnergies' historical presence in Syria and characterizes the MoU as a rekindling of prior upstream engagement after a prolonged absence.”
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Syria: TotalEnergies Signs a Cooperation Agreement on Offshore Exploration
“Investing News Network summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Syria signs offshore energy exploration agreement with three global companies
“S A N A summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy Sign Offshore Exploration Deal in Syria
“Global Banking & Finance Review summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips Team Up on Syria Offshore Block
“Offshore Engineer summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Syria: TotalEnergies Signs a Cooperation Agreement on Offshore Exploration
“Weekly Voice summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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QatarEnergy Signs Syria Offshore Exploration Agreement with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips
“Qatar News Agency summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies signs Syria offshore review deal with QatarEnergy
“domain-b.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips sign MoU with Syria's SPC for Mediterranean exploration - Drilling Contractor
“Drilling Contractor summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Syria: TotalEnergies signs a Cooperation Agreement on offshore exploration
“TotalEnergies.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips sign deal to review offshore block in Syria
“Reuters summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Syria: TotalEnergies Signs a Cooperation Agreement on Offshore Exploration
“Business Wire summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips and SPC pool resources for Mediterranean oil & gas search
“Offshore Energy summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips Ink MOU to Review Offshore Syria
“AOG Digital summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy Enter Syria's Upstream
“Energy Intelligence summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies (TTE) Partners with QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips for Syrian Exploration
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips sign Syria exploration deal
“Investing.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, QatarEnergy sign deal for offshore exploration block in Syria
“Seeking Alpha summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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QatarEnergy signs MoU for offshore Syria exploration
“TradeArabia summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies reignites upstream Syria interest
“Upstream summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips sign deal to review offshore block in Syria
“LBC Group summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
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25 articles tracked
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips sign deal to review offshore block in Syria
May 12, 8:32 AM
Syria: TotalEnergies Signs a Cooperation Agreement on Offshore Exploration
May 11, 8:00 PM
QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips sign Syria offshore exploration deal
May 12, 9:27 AM
Syria: TotalEnergies Signs a Cooperation Agreement on Offshore Exploration
May 12, 6:14 AM
Syria signs offshore energy exploration agreement with three global companies
May 12, 12:13 PM
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy Sign Offshore Exploration Deal in Syria
May 12, 8:32 AM
QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips Team Up on Syria Offshore Block
May 12, 7:58 AM
Syria: TotalEnergies Signs a Cooperation Agreement on Offshore Exploration
May 12, 8:16 AM
QatarEnergy Signs Syria Offshore Exploration Agreement with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips
May 12, 9:02 AM
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips sign MoU with Syria's SPC for Mediterranean exploration - Drilling Contractor
May 12, 10:19 AM
Syria: TotalEnergies signs a Cooperation Agreement on offshore exploration
May 12, 7:55 AM
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips sign deal to review offshore block in Syria
May 11, 8:00 PM
Syria: TotalEnergies Signs a Cooperation Agreement on Offshore Exploration
May 11, 8:00 PM
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips and SPC pool resources for Mediterranean oil & gas search
May 11, 8:00 PM
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, ConocoPhillips Ink MOU to Review Offshore Syria
May 11, 8:00 PM
TotalEnergies (TTE) Partners with QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips for Syrian Exploration
May 11, 8:00 PM
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips sign Syria exploration deal
May 11, 8:00 PM
TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, QatarEnergy sign deal for offshore exploration block in Syria
May 11, 8:00 PM
TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips sign deal to review offshore block in Syria
May 11, 8:00 PM
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
Texas
TX
Impact: Medium
Why: ConocoPhillips HQ in Houston; Gulf of Mexico offshore expertise directly relevant to Syrian Mediterranean assessment
Local angle: Houston energy corridor and offshore service firms could see future contract opportunities
Sources: 3 local, 5 national · Federal impact: Low
Louisiana
LA
Impact: Medium
Why: Major Gulf offshore operations base; technical review skills transferable to undrilled Syrian acreage
Local angle: Port Fourchon and Lafayette service companies positioned for later-stage work
Sources: 2 local, 4 national · Federal impact: Low
Oklahoma
OK
Impact: Low
Why: ConocoPhillips operational footprint and energy workforce concentration
Local angle: Tulsa engineering and seismic firms may support technical studies
Sources: 1 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Low
Alaska
AK
Impact: Low
Why: ConocoPhillips Alaska offshore experience applicable to new Mediterranean block evaluation
Local angle: Anchorage contractors with Arctic/offshore know-how could contribute
Sources: 1 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Low
North Dakota
ND
Impact: Low
Why: Domestic shale expertise base that could inform Syrian resource assessment methods
Local angle: Bismarck energy services sector monitors international expansion signals
Sources: 0 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
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