Azure Resources Corporation reported that drilling of the seismically identified Cayirlik-1 Well (formerly named the 'Baglar-1 Well') Thrace Basin, Turkey resumed on January 25, 2013 following delays caused by adverse weather conditions, equipment changes etc. Prior to the interruption of the drilling the well reached 217 m. and was cased. The well is primarily targeting the Tertiary Osmancik Formation for natural gas.

The planned total depth is 800 m.