Energy
TotalEnergies & TPAO forge high-stakes Black Sea exploration alliance
The agreement lays the groundwork for technical collaboration between the two companies
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By ICN Bureau | April 14, 2026
TotalEnergies and Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue new exploration opportunities.
The agreement lays the groundwork for technical collaboration between the two companies, with a sharp focus on jointly assessing untapped potential in the Black Sea as well as prospects beyond Türkiye’s borders.
“We are pleased to launch this cooperation with TPAO, leveraging the technical expertise of both companies to evaluate exploration opportunities in the Black Sea region and internationally on a mutually beneficial basis,” said Nicola Mavilla, Senior Vice-President Exploration at TotalEnergies.
The partnership signals a strategic push to expand exploration efforts at a time when global energy players are intensifying their search for new reserves.
