The decision of the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources concerning petroleum rights was published in the Official Gazette.

Under the decision, a total of 35,783 hectares located in plots M42-a1, a2 and a3 will be added to Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı’s 5,014-hectare oil exploration license area within Şanlıurfa, identified by plot number AR/TPO/K/M42-a4, to assess the area’s hydrocarbon potential.

The term of TPAO’s oil exploration license for its 31,556-hectare field in Mardin was also extended by two years. The license will remain valid until October 22, 2028, instead of expiring on October 22, 2026.