Defining Lebanon’s maritime borders with Israel is a strategic priority for the U.S. as these hydrocarbon resources have become urgently needed by Western countries.
U.S. State Department’s Senior Advisor for Energy Security Amos Hochstein’s increasing shuttle diplomacy between Beirut and Tel Aviv is partially the result of efforts by the U.S. oil and gas company ExxonMobil to become involved in Lebanon’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
What’s the plan of ExxonMobil concerning Lebanon’s EEZ?
How will the U.S. act to help ExxonMobil achieve its plan?
What impact will this have on other international oil companies (IOCs) operating in the region?
Tactical Report has prepared a 443-word report to answer these questions and more.