On 9 July 2018, it was announced that Turkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) had been awarded three exploration licences, E18-C1,C2,C3, E18-D1,D2 and F19-A1,A2,A3 on 3 July 2018. The licences have been granted a five year term with an expiry date of 3 July 2023. The licences cover a total area of 1001 sq km in the Thrace Basin.  TPAO will be 100% owner and operator of the licence.
TPAO had been awarded 3 exploration licences, E18-C1,C2,C3, E18-D1,D2 and F19-A1,A2,A3