Shatsky Ridge Exploration zone
Russia, ExxonMobil seal $1bn Black Sea oil deal
Russia, ExxonMobil seal $1bn Black Sea oil deal | EurActiv
The deal with Exxon is for an area of 8.600 km² (Shatsky Ridge).
Rosneft (State Oil Company) says, that there are proven reserves of 860 million tons in this exploration area.
Tuapse stretch Exploration zone
In another exploration area of Russia's Black Sea (Tuapse stretch) there is 4.32 billion barrels of Oil.
Russia, ExxonMobil seal $1bn Black Sea oil deal | EurActiv
Val Shatskogo Exploration zone
Here, Rosneft is partnering with Chevron.
Russian Energy Minister says, that possible investments in this exploration area amount to 32 Billion $.
AFP: Rosneft, Chevron to explore Black Sea for oil(...) If the partnership is successful, further investment could exceed one trillion rubles (32 billion dollars) (...)
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Unfortunately, I can't find maps that give clear indications of the exploration areas. I can't say, if above 3 mentioned exploration areas fill all of Russia's share of the Black Sea.
Maps like these:
The above map shows Turkey's share of Black Sea.
Just like in case of Russia, Chevron and Exxon are also involved in exploration in Turkey's share of Black Sea.
It's real 'big players' entering Black Sea and investing.
The Oil rig 'Leiv Eriksson' is already drilling in Turkish Black Sea.
It is one of the largest ultra-deepwater rigs.
http://www.ocean-rig.com/stream_file.asp?iEntityId=335
For 1.5 Billion $ we have ordered another rig to be constructed.
Turkey's new oil rig to arrive in 2011 - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
I don't know how much $ the 3 big International Oil companies have already invested, but Turkish Petroleum has already invested 4 Billion $ in the Black Sea.
TPAO's investments in Black Sea reach $4 billion - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
In the next 3 years, Turkish Petroleum will invest another 4 Billion $ in Black Sea.
http://www.todayszaman.com/news-222...-billion-over-3-years-in-oil-exploration.html
We estimate, that there is 10 billion barrels oil and 3 trillion cubic meters gas in Turkish Black Sea.
TPAO's investments in Black Sea reach $4 billion - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
We aim to be energy-independent by 2023.
TPAO aims to end Turkish dependence on foreign energy - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review