Sociedad de Hidrocarburos de Euskadi (SHESA) was awarded the Lore, Sustraia and Landarre exploration permits by the regional authorities of the Pais Vasco autonomous community on 9 October 2018. The awards will be effective the day following the publication of the orders in the regional official gazette (BOPV), which is expected in the coming weeks. The three adjoining blocks encompass 373 sq km, 560 sq km and 373 sq km respectively in Pais Vasco, east of Bilbao.  SHESA submitted applications for the three permits in June 2011. The license area is very little explored.  Interest in the Lore, Sustraia and Landarre exploration permits is shared between Sociedad de Hidrocarburos de Euskadi SA (50% - operator) and Petrichor Euskadi Cooperatief U.A. (50%).
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