It is understood that Turkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) has completed the drilling activity in Kuzupinari 1 shallow water new-field wildcat (NFW) well within the P34-B offshore licence (Iskenderun Basin) in the Mediterranean Sea during Q3 2019. It was spudded in March 2019 using the Rowan Norway jack-up rig. The well, located approximately 15 km from the Karatas coastline and 60 km from the town of Adana, had a prognosed TD of around 4,500 m.   The company recently drilled Erdemli Kuzey 1 shallow water new-field wildcat in the Block 4856 offshore licence using the same rig. The P34B exploration licence covers an area of 494 sq km and TPAO hold 100% interest. It was exclusively awarded to TPAO on 30 November 2018.
Kuzupinari 1 shallow water nfw. within the P34-B offshore licence, completed, results unreported.