QatarEnergy has signed a preliminary agreement with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, and the Syrian Petroleum Company to assess possible oil and gas resources in offshore Syria.

The understanding sets the stage for joint technical studies on Block 3, located in the Levantine Basin in the eastern Mediterranean near the Syrian coastal city of Latakia. The offshore area features deep waters ranging from around 100 to 1,700 metres, an environment often associated with untapped hydrocarbon potential.

According to the agreement, the companies will examine available geological and seismic data to determine whether the block is commercially viable for future development. The evaluation phase is expected to guide whether the project moves into more detailed exploration planning and investment discussions.

QatarEnergy said the collaboration forms part of its broader strategy to expand its international upstream activities and identify new exploration opportunities. The company also highlighted the importance of working with established global partners and local stakeholders in evaluating the project.

If the findings are favourable, the consortium could proceed to the next stage involving more detailed exploration planning and possible drilling considerations.