On 8 June 2019, it was announced that Turkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) has been awarded the L43-B3,B4 onshore exploration licence in the Zagros Province towards southeast of the country on 28 May 2019. The licence covers around 304 sq km area and it has been granted for a five-year term with an expiry date of 27 May 2024. TPAO is 100% owner and operator of the licence.  TPAO had filed the application for L43-B3,B4 exploration licence on 26 October 2018.
TPAO has been awarded the L43-B3,B4 onshore exploration licence in the Zagros Province towards southeast of the country 