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Trillion Energy (OTCQB: TRLEF) provided a corporate update and held its Annual General Meeting on March 31, 2026.

The company holds a 49% working interest in the South Akcakoca Sub-Basin (SASB) and is seeking buyers for that interest. Trillion signed an agreement to earn 29% of the M47 Block in SE Türkiye for a total investment of US$15 million, with funding tranches of US$9.5M (2026) and US$5.5M (2027). The M47 work program totals ~US$35M (US$18M spent to date); Trillion will fund 80% of the next two wells and seismic costs before reverting to pro rata cost share. Previous farm-ins on M47, M46C and M46D were cancelled. The company is pursuing additional regional oil and gas opportunities.

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  • 49% SASB interest available for sale
  • 29% earn-in on M47 for US$15M total investment
  • Funding plan split into US$9.5M (2026) and US$5.5M (2027)

Negative

  • Trillion must fund 80% of next two wells and seismic costs
  • Near-term cash commitments of US$15M could strain liquidity
  • Previously announced farm-ins on M47, M46C and M46D were cancelled

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2026) - Trillion Energy International Inc. (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF) (FSE: Z620) ("Trillion" or the "Company"), provides the following corporate update.

The Company would like to encourage shareholders to attend its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") scheduled for today, March 31, 2026. At the AGM, shareholders will vote on: setting the number of directors at four; the election of directors; the appointment of auditors; and the approval of the Company's Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan. Additional details are available in the Company's management information circular filed on SEDAR. See further details at: www.trillionenergy.com/agm2026.

South Akcakoca Sub-Basin ("SASB") –The Company, through its wholly owned Cayman Islands subsidiary Park Place Energy Inc. ("PPE"), holds a 49% working interest in the SASB natural gas project located in the Black Sea. The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), the Turkish national oil and gas company, is the 51% owner and operator of SASB. The Company is actively seeking buyers for its 49% interest in SASB and will provide further updates as they become available.

The Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, has signed a new agreement for Trillion to earn a 29% working interest in the M47 Block located in SE Turkey in exchange for a total investment of US$15 million. The earn in is subject to, inter alia, the Company paying for certain work program costs on a timely basis. The Work Program is expected to include new exploration wells and acquisition of seismic data.

The total work program cost for the M47 block shared between the existing parties to the M47 block is approximately USD $35 million, of which approximately $18 million has been expended to date. As part of the contemplated earn in, the Company will bear 80% of the cost of the next two wells as well as certain seismic costs.

The Company is responsible for advancing two funding tranches: the first tranche is US$9.5 million for the 2026 work program and second tranche is US $5,500,000 for the 2027 work program. The 29% earn in interest is subject to the Company meeting its funding commitments as setout herein.

A Joint Operating Committee will determine all drilling decisions, planning and procurement matters.

Following Trillion's investment, the parties to the M47 Block shall thereafter bear costs in proportion to their participating interests. The Company's cost contribution shall thereafter be reduced to its pro rata interest.

The previously announced farm in agreements on M47 and M46C and M46D blocks have been cancelled.

In addition, the Company is actively pursuing further oil and gas opportunities across Türkiye and the broader region. Management continues to evaluate a pipeline of prospective oil and gas assets and welcomes discussions with potential partners and asset holders. The Company believes its technical expertise and established in-country presence position it well to identify and execute on additional value-accretive opportunities as they arise.

About the Company

Trillion Energy International Inc. is focused on oil and natural gas exploration and production in Türkiye. The Company holds a 29% working interest in the M47 oil exploration block (c3 and c4 licenses) located in the Cudi-Gabar petroleum province of Southeastern Türkiye. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Park Place Energy Inc., the Company also holds a 49% working interest in the South Akcakoca Sub-Basin (SASB) natural gas field in the Black Sea, where TPAO is the 51% owner and operator. In addition, the Company holds a 19.6% interest (except three wells at 9.8%) in the Cendere oil field in Türkiye. More information may be found on www.sedarplus.ca, and our website.

Contact
Scott Lower, President
Brian Park, VP of Finance
1-778-819-1585
E-mail: info@trillionenergy.com
Website: www.trillionenergy.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This corporate update contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "intends," "may," "will," "would," "could," or "potential," or statements that events or conditions "will," "may," "could," or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements regarding: the M47 Block farmin agreement, work program commitments and timing, drilling and seismic activities, the proposed sale of the Company's SASB interest, the Company's pursuit of additional farmin and development opportunities, and the business and affairs of the Company generally. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially, including: commodity price volatility; the ability to obtain required regulatory, governmental and partner approvals; exploration and drilling risks; geological and technical uncertainties; access to capital; counterparty and title risks; geopolitical risks associated with operations in Türkiye; and other risks described in the Company's public filings available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/290649

FAQ

What did Trillion Energy (TRLEF) announce about the M47 Block earn-in on March 31, 2026?

Trillion will earn a 29% working interest in M47 for a total US$15 million investment. According to the company, funding is in two tranches: US$9.5M in 2026 and US$5.5M in 2027, and Trillion bears 80% of next two wells.

How does the M47 work program cost affect Trillion Energy's (TRLEF) obligations?

Trillion is responsible for a material share of near-term exploration costs, including 80% of the next two wells. According to the company, total M47 program is ~US$35M with US$18M already spent, increasing immediate capital requirements.

What is Trillion Energy (TRLEF) doing with its 49% interest in the SASB Black Sea project?

Trillion is actively seeking buyers for its 49% working interest in SASB. According to the company, SASB is operated by TPAO (51%) and the company will provide updates as sale discussions progress.

Did Trillion Energy (TRLEF) change any prior farm-in agreements in this update?

Yes. Trillion announced the cancellation of previously announced farm-ins on M47, M46C and M46D. According to the company, those prior agreements have been terminated and replaced by the new M47 earn-in arrangement.

What are the financing timelines and amounts for Trillion Energy's (TRLEF) M47 commitment?

The company must advance two funding tranches: US$9.5M for 2026 and US$5.5M for 2027. According to the company, meeting these funding commitments is a condition to secure the 29% earn-in interest.

How will ownership and costs be allocated after Trillion completes its M47 investment?

After Trillion's investment, parties will bear costs pro rata to participating interests and Trillion's contribution will reduce to its pro rata interest. According to the company, a Joint Operating Committee will manage drilling and procurement decisions.