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Turkey extends TPAO oil exploration licence in Diyarbakır and Mardin
Turkey has extended TPAO’s oil exploration licence in the southeastern provinces of Diyarbakır and Mardin.
The decision was made by the General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs under the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry.
The licence covers 42,316 hectares of land.
TPAO applied to extend the licence, and the authorities approved the request.
The extension runs until 24 November 2028, giving the company more time to explore for oil in the area.
The decision concerns exploration rights; it does not say whether oil has been found or when any drilling will take place.
Turkey has extended the Turkish Petroleum Corporation’s oil exploration licence in Diyarbakır and Mardin until 24 November 2028.
The licence covers an onshore area of 42,316 hectares.
The decision followed an assessment of TPAO’s application.
The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry’s General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs published the decision in the Official Gazette.
- Who
- The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO).
- What
- Its oil exploration licence was extended until 24 November 2028.
- When
- The extension runs until 24 November 2028. The article was published on 7 November 2026.
- Where
- An onshore area in Diyarbakır and Mardin, Turkey.
- Why
- TPAO applied for an extension, and its application was assessed.
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- Licence expiry
- 24 November 2028
- Licence area
- 42,316 hectares
- Provinces
- Diyarbakır and Mardin
- Licensee
- Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO)