On 16 September 2019, the State Agency for Geology and Subsoil Use of Ukraine held an auction for the Tatalivska license in the western Ukraine. Ukrgazvydobuvannya won the contest with the offer of UAH 27.46 million (USD 1.06 million). The winner of the auction will obtain a 20-year E&P license.  The Tatalivska block covers 24.1 sq km in Chernivetska Oblast (North Carpathian Basin). Seismic coverage amounts to 70 km. Oil resources of the Tatalivska prospect are estimated at 67 MMbbl. Commitments include re-processing of existing seismic data, acquisition of 2D or 3D seismic data covering at least a quarter of the block and drilling of one well. The starting price amounted to UAH 26.153 million (USD 1 million).
Ukrgazvydobuvannya won the Tatalivska license in the western Ukraine.