On 17 July 2018, it was announced that Turkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) had been awarded two exploration licences, E19-D3,D4 and F18-B2 on 9 July 2018. The licences have been granted a five year term with an expiry date of 9 July 2023. The licences cover a total areas of 273 sq km and 108 sq km respectively in the Thrace Basin. TPAO will be 100% owner and operator of each licence.
TPAO (100%) was awarded exploration licences, E19-D3,D4 + F18-B2.