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TPAO energy exploration and production expansion

Overview

Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO) is expanding its international and domestic energy exploration and production activities.

In Pakistan, TPAO has commenced natural gas production at the Lundali-1 well in the Sukhpur-II Block. Holding a 15% stake in the block alongside local partners, the well has produced 103 million cubic meters of gas to date. Future plans in the region include seismic studies and potential exploration across three offshore and two onshore sites.

In Somalia, TPAO signed an offshore exploration and production-sharing agreement with the Somali Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, granting exclusive rights to three maritime concession blocks. The seismic research vessel Oruç Reis has been deployed for geological surveys in Somali waters.

Domestically, TPAO continues to secure and expand its exploration footprint. In the Black Sea, the company has applied to the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs (MAPEG) for an oil production license covering 56,774 hectares within its existing exploration zones, specifically the C26 map section. This area falls within Türkiye’s maritime jurisdiction, including its Exclusive Economic Zone and continental shelf.

In Tekirdağ, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has approved an 84 percent expansion of TPAO’s existing exploration license in the Kara area. This adds 18,471 hectares, bringing the total exploration area in the region to 40,583 hectares. Furthermore, TPAO’s oil exploration license for the Kara area has been extended until May 31, 2028. Additionally, an exploration license for a 14,192-hectare area spanning the Batman and Siirt provinces has been extended by two years, remaining valid until October 22, 2028.

Entities

TPAO · General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs · Tekirdağ · Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı · Lundali-1 Well

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    TPAO expands oil exploration area in Tekirdağ and extends licenses in Batman and Siirt

    TPAO has expanded its oil and gas exploration area in Tekirdağ by 84 percent and secured a two-year license extension for exploration sites in Batman and Siirt.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    TPAO applies for Black Sea oil production license

    TPAO has applied for an oil production license for a 56,774-hectare area in the Black Sea and secured an extension for its exploration license in Tekirdağ until 2028.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    TPAO expands energy exploration in Somalia and Turkey

    TPAO is expanding energy operations by securing offshore exploration rights in Somalia and extending onshore oil search licenses in Turkey’s Şırnak and Batman regions.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    TPAO begins natural gas production in Pakistan's Sukhpur-II Block

    TPAO has begun natural gas production at the Lundali-1 well in Pakistan's Sukhpur-II Block, yielding 103 million cubic meters to date through its 15% partnership in the region.

Sources

bazaartimes.com · beyazgundem.com · ekoturk.com · enerjihaber.com · hlavnespravy.sk · rayhaber.com · sabah.com.tr · tradecouncil.org

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history