Who Halted the Survey Facts Contradict Fayyad

Sources clarify that TGS obtained a non-exclusive exploration license in Lebanon in December 2024, but did not commence seismic surveying until September 2025, nine months after the license was granted. The company also had not received prior environmental approval before starting work, nor was it definitively excluded from the project, as its contractual relationships with the relevant authorities remain in place. Contrary to claims made by the former Minister of Energy, the coalition led by TotalEnergies offers a larger survey at a lower cost, benefiting the Lebanese state, with no evidence of external pressure or blackmail. Additionally, the tender process aims to secure better terms and prices, and confirms that the survey will be conducted over a broader area at a reduced cost. Ultimately, those familiar with the matter question why TGS delayed announcing its intention to carry out the survey after obtaining the license, emphasizing that Fayyad’s statements do not reflect the legal and technical reality of the situation.

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