Türkiye’s state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has secured two exploration blocks — one onshore and one offshore — in Libya’s first oil and gas licensing round in 17 years.

French TotalEnergies and Qatari state-owned QatarEnergy have announced their intention to relinquish their respective 45% and 25% stakes in Block 11B/12B on the South African continental shelf, according to Canada's Africa Energy Corp.