On 9 July 2018, it was announced that Turkiye Petrolleri A.O. (TPAO) had been awarded three exploration licences, L42-C1,C3,C4, L43-C1,C2 and N51-B on 3 July 2018. The licences have been granted a five year term with an expiry date of 3 July 2023. The licences cover a total area of 1284 sq km in the Southeast Turkey Zagros Fold Belt.    TPAO will be 100% owner and operator of the licence.
TPAO had been awarded 4 exploration licences, L42-C1,C3,C4, L43-C1,C2 and N51-B.