On 8 June 2019, it was announced that Arar Petrol ve Gaz Arama Uretim Pazarlama A.S has been awarded the O22-A onshore exploration licence in the Taurides and Anatolides Fold Belt towards southwest of the country on 28 May 2019. The licence covers around 619 sq km area and it has been granted for a five-year term with an expiry date of 27 May 2024. Arar Petrol is 100% owner and operator of the licence.  Arar Petrol had filed the application for O22-A exploration licence on 16 October 2018.
Arar Petrol ve Gaz Arama Uretim Pazarlama A.S has been awarded the O22-A onshore exploration licence in the Taurides and Anatolides Fold Belt towards southwest of the country 