Turkey again threatens drilling plans as ExxonMobil awarded prized block offshore Cyprus

Turkey has threatened to prevent US supermajor from carrying out exploration activities in Block 5.

Cyprus award: Exxon Mobil Chairman & chief executive Darren Woods — Cyprus award: Exxon Mobil Chairman & chief executive Darren WoodsPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

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Published 3 December 2021, 15:23Updated 4 December 2021, 19:15