It was announced on 14 February 2020 that Aladdin Middle East Ltd (AMEL) has been awarded the F28-B1,B2 onshore exploration licence (Pontides Basin) on 5 February 2020 for a period of five-year. The licence, covering an area of 290 sq km, is located towards northwest of the country and AMEL will be 100% owner and operator of the licence.   AMEL had filed the application on 19 June 2019.
AMEL (Aladdin Middle East Ltd) has been awarded the F28-B1,B2, E28-C onshore exploration licence. 