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Tethys Petroleum Secures Long-Term Kul-Bas Production Rights and Ramps Up Drilling in Kazakhstan

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  • Tethys gains long-term Kul-Bas production rights, reinforcing its Kazakhstan oil portfolio.
  • Company tackles equipment issues to boost output and launches new drilling in Aral-4 and Kul-Bas.
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Tethys Petroleum Secures Long-Term Kul-Bas Production Rights and Ramps Up Drilling in Kazakhstan

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An announcement from Tethys Petroleum ( (TSE:TPL) ) is now available.

Tethys Petroleum has secured an extension of the Kul-Bas oil field into its commercial Production Period, running from February 17, 2026 to July 27, 2048, cementing long-term operating rights in Kazakhstan. This transition supports the company’s strategy of building a durable production base in Central Asia’s hydrocarbon sector.

The company reported 2026 oil output of about 382 tons per day from key Kul-Bas wells, constrained by problems with a gas turbine and compressor that are now being remedied. Once new gas-handling equipment is installed, Tethys expects to lift oil production capacity to roughly 700 tons per day, while current gas production from Kyzyloi and Akkulka averages about 227,000 cubic metres per day.

The board has also approved an exploration well, Kronos (ARD-01), on the Aral-4 block targeting Barremian and Jurassic formations starting in May, with the option to drill deeper if warranted. In addition, an appraisal well KBD-05 on the Kul-Bas block is planned for mid-year and a second Aral-4 prospect, Kulandy (ARD-02), is under consideration, underscoring a more aggressive drilling and resource-appraisal program.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:TPL) stock is a Hold with a C$2.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Tethys Petroleum stock, see the TSE:TPL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:TPL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:TPL is a Neutral.

The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance: strong recent cash flow and a zero-debt balance sheet are offset by current losses and volatile profitability. Technicals are supportive but look overbought, and valuation is helped by an exceptionally high yield while negative earnings limit confidence in earnings-based valuation.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:TPL stock, click here.

More about Tethys Petroleum

Tethys Petroleum Limited is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Central Asia, with core operations in Kazakhstan. The company develops both oil fields such as Kul-Bas and natural gas fields including Kyzyloi and Akkulka, targeting growth in regional hydrocarbon output and reserves.

Average Trading Volume: 5,784

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$145.3M

See more data about TPL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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