It was announced on 24 November 2019 that Turkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) has been awarded the G19-C offshore exploration licence (Marmara Sea) on 18 November 2019 for a period of eight-year. The licence, covering an area of around 550 sq km, is located in Marmara Sea towards northwest of the country and TPAO will be 100% owner and operator of the licence. TPAO had filed the application on 18 February 2019.
TPAO has been awarded the G19-C offshore exploration licence (Marmara Sea) on 18 November 2019 for a period of eight-year. The licence, covering an area of around 550 sq km, is located in Marmara Sea towards northwest of the country and TPAO will be 100% owner and operator of the licence. 