Energean Oil & Gas SA reports that the Greek Parliament has ratified its license agreements for hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation at the Ioannina and Katakolon blocks, Western Greece.

Energean holds an 80% interest in the Ioannina onshore block, while Canadian Petra Petroleum holds the remaining 20%. Energean will act as operator.

In the Katakolon offshore block, Energean holds a 60% interest, while British Trajan Oil & Gas holds the remaining 40%. Energean will act as operator of this block, as well.