TRTurkey's state-owned energy firm, TPAO, has acquired a 33% stake in the oil and natural gas exploration license for the Khan Tervel Block in Bulgaria's Black Sea waters. This follows a decision by the Bulgarian government allowing Shell to transfer part of its rights to TPAO. The exploration block, which spans over 3,800 square kilometers, is near Turkey's Sakarya gas field. The ownership now includes 42% for Shell, 33% for TPAO, and 25% for OMV. Additionally, Bulgaria approved a pre-feasibility study for a proposed NATO fuel pipeline connecting Greece and Turkey to Romania via Bulgaria, with NATO contributing €10 million to fund the study.
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