Trillion Energy International Inc. [TRLEF] Filings

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 20-F

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023

For transition period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

Date of event requiring this shell company report __________

Commission File Number: 000-55539

TRILLION ENERGY INTERNATIONAL INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

british columbia

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

Suite 700, 838 W. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6

(Address of principal executive offices)

Mr. Arthur Halleran

(T): 250-996-4211, Email: arth@trillionenergy.com

Suite 700, 838 W. Hastings Street

Vancouver, BC V6C 0A6

(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None

Number of outstanding shares of each of the Registrant’s classes of capital or common stock as of the year ended December 31, 2023: 115,250,810. Common Shares with no par value.

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL MATTERS

Convention

In this Form 20-F Annual Report, all references to “British Columbia” are references to the Province of British Columbia. All references to the “Government” are references to the government of the Province of British Columbia. Unless otherwise noted, all references to “common shares”, “shares” or “common stock” are references to the common shares of the Company. All references to the “Company” or “Trillion” are references to “Trillion Energy International Inc.”.

In this document, all references to “SEC” or “Commission” are reference to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. References to “$” are to the currency of the United States of America.

Forward Looking Statements

This Form 20-F Annual Report includes “forward-looking statements”. A shareholder or prospective shareholder should bear this in mind when assessing the Company’s business. All statements included in this annual report, other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation, the statements located elsewhere herein regarding industry prospects and the Company’s financial position, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct.

PART I

Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers

A. Directors and Senior Management

Refer to Item 6.

B. Advisers

Not applicable.

C. Auditors

The independent auditors for the Company are MNP LLP, Suite 1500, 640 - 5th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G4 for the Company’s December 31, 2023 and 2022 year ends.

Item 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

Not Applicable.

Item 3. KEY INFORMATION

A. Selected Financial Data

The Company was incorporated as Park Place Energy Inc. in the State of Delaware in December, 2015. The Company changed its name to Trillion Energy International Inc. on March 19, 2019. Effective January 1, 2022, the Company completed a continuation of its jurisdiction from Delaware to British Columbia, Canada. The Company has selected a December 31 year end.

The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, are the first the Company has prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Company previously prepared its consolidated financial statements, up to and including December 31, 2021, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”).

The Company conducted a 5:1 share consolidation on September 14, 2023.

The Company’s selected historical audited financial data for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023 are set out in the table below. The selected financial data provided below are not necessarily indicative of the future results of operations or financial performance of the Company. The Company has not paid any dividends on its common shares and it does not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.

B. Capitalization and Indebtedness

Not applicable.

C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

D. Risk Factors

The following risks relate specifically to the Company’s business and should be considered carefully. The occurrence of any one or more of the events outlined under this section could have severe consequences on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations and could result in the cessation of operations or bankruptcy.

We have a history of losses and may not achieve consistent profitability in the future.

We have incurred losses in prior years. We will need to generate and sustain increased revenue levels in future periods in order to become consistently profitable, and even if we do, we may not be able to maintain or increase our level of profitability. We may incur losses in the future for a number of reasons, including risks described herein, unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications and delays, and other unknown risks.

Our exploration, development and production activities may not be profitable or achieve our expected returns.

The future performance of our business will depend upon our ability to develop oil and natural gas reserves that are economically recoverable. Success will depend upon our ability to develop prospects from which oil and natural gas reserves are ultimately discovered in commercial quantities. Without successful exploration activities, we will not be able to develop oil and natural gas reserves or generate revenues. There are no assurances that oil and natural gas reserves will be discovered in sufficient quantities to enable us to recover our exploration and development costs or sustain our business.

The successful development of oil and natural gas properties requires an assessment of recoverable reserves, future oil and natural gas prices and operating costs, potential environmental and other liabilities, and other factors. Such assessments are inherently uncertain. In addition, no assurance can be given that our exploration and development activities will result in the discovery of reserves. Operations may be curtailed, delayed or canceled as a result of lack of adequate capital and other factors, such as lack of availability of rigs and other equipment, title problems, weather, compliance with governmental regulations or price controls, mechanical difficulties, or unusual or unexpected formations, pressures and/or work interruptions. In addition, the costs of exploration and development may materially exceed our internal estimates.

We may be unable to acquire or develop additional reserves, which would reduce our cash flow and income.

In general, production from oil and natural gas properties declines over time as reserves are depleted, with the rate of decline depending on reservoir characteristics. If we are not successful in our exploration and development activities or in acquiring properties containing reserves, our reserves will generally decline as reserves are produced. Our oil and natural gas production will be highly dependent upon our ability to economically find, develop or acquire reserves in commercial quantities.

Our future oil and natural gas reserves, production, and cash flows, are highly dependent upon us successfully exploiting known gas resources and proved reserves. A future increase in our reserves will depend not only on our ability to flow economic rates of natural gas and potentially develop the reserves we may have from time to time, but also on our ability to select and acquire suitable producing properties or prospects and technologies for exploitation. There are no absolute guarantees that our future efforts will result in the economic development of natural gas reserves or resources.

To the extent cash flow from operations is reduced, either by a decrease in prevailing prices for oil and natural gas or an increase in finding and development costs, and external sources of capital become limited or unavailable, our ability to make the necessary capital investment to maintain or expand our asset base of oil and natural gas reserves would be impaired. Even with sufficient available capital, our future exploration and development activities may not result in additional reserves, and we might not be able to drill productive wells at acceptable costs.

The establishment of proved reserves is subjective and subject to many uncertainties.

In general, estimates of recoverable natural resources are based upon a number of factors and assumptions made as of the date on which the resource estimates were determined, such as geological and engineering estimates, which have inherent uncertainties, and the assumed effects of regulation by governmental agencies and estimates of future commodity prices and operating costs, all of which may vary considerably from actual results. All such estimates are, to some degree, uncertain and classifications of resources are only attempts to define the degree of uncertainty involved. For these reasons, estimates of the recoverable natural resources, the classification of such resources based on risk of recovery, prepared by different engineers or by the same engineers at different times, may vary substantially.

We are subject to political, economic and other risks and uncertainties in the foreign countries in which we operate.

Any international operations performed may expose us to greater risks than those associated with more developed markets. Due to our foreign operations, we are subject to the following issues and uncertainties that can adversely affect our operations in Bulgaria, Turkey, or other countries in which we may operate properties in the future:

There can be no assurance that changes in conditions or regulations in the future will not affect our profitability or ability to operate in such markets.

We are subject to foreign currency risks.

Oil and gas operations in Turkey will generate revenues in Turkish Lira, while expenses will be incurred in Turkish Lira or U.S. dollars. Gas production in Turkey will generate Turkish Lira. Turkey is a hyper-inflationary economy. As a result, any fluctuations of these currencies may result in a change in reported revenues, if any, that our projects could generate if they commence production. Accordingly, our future financial results are subject to risk based on changes to foreign currency rates.

If we lose the services of our management and key consultants, then our plan of operations may be delayed.

Our success depends to a significant extent upon the continued service of our executive management, employees, directors and consultants. Losing the services of one or more key individuals could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s prospective business until replacements are found.

Drilling for and producing oil and natural gas are high-risk activities with many uncertainties that could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our future success depends on the success of our exploration, development and production activities in our prospects. These activities will be subject to numerous risks beyond our control, including the risk that we will be unable to economically produce our reserves or be able to find commercially productive oil or natural gas reservoirs. Our decisions to purchase, explore, develop or otherwise exploit prospects or properties will depend in part on the evaluation of data obtained through geophysical and geological analyses, production data and engineering studies, the results of which are often inconclusive or subject to varying interpretations. The cost of drilling, completing and operating wells is often uncertain before drilling commences. Overruns in budgeted expenditures are common risks that can make a particular project unprofitable. Further, many factors may curtail, delay or prevent drilling operations, including:

Our future drilling activities might not be successful, and drilling success rates overall or within a particular area could decline. We could incur losses by drilling unproductive wells. Shut-in wells, curtailed production and other production interruptions may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Shortages of drilling rigs, equipment, oilfield services and qualified personnel could delay our exploration and development activities and increase the prices that we pay to obtain such drilling rigs, equipment, oilfield services and personnel.

Our industry is cyclical and, from time to time, there may be a shortage of drilling rigs, equipment, oilfield services and qualified personnel in countries in which we may operate in the future. Shortages of drilling and workover rigs, pipe and other equipment may occur as demand for drilling rigs and equipment increases, along with increases in the number of wells being drilled. These factors can also cause significant increases in costs for equipment, oilfield services and qualified personnel. Higher oil and natural gas prices generally stimulate demand and result in increased prices for drilling and workover rigs, crews and associated supplies, equipment and services. It is beyond our control and ability to predict whether these conditions will exist in the future and, if so, what their timing and duration will be. These types of shortages or price increases could significantly increase our costs, decrease our cash provided by operating activities, or restrict our ability to conduct the exploration and development activities that we currently have planned and budgeted or that we may plan in the future. In addition, the availability of drilling rigs can vary significantly from region to region at any particular time. An undersupply of drilling rigs in any of the regions in which we may operate may result in drilling delays and higher costs for drilling rigs.

A substantial or extended decline in oil and natural gas prices may adversely affect our ability to meet our future capital expenditure obligations and financial commitments.

Revenues, operating results and future rate of growth are substantially dependent upon the prevailing prices of, and demand for, oil and natural gas. Lower oil and natural gas prices may also reduce the amount of oil and natural gas that we will be able to produce economically. Historically, oil and natural gas prices and markets have been volatile, and they are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. The recent decline in oil prices has highlighted the volatility and if oil prices remain at this level for an extended period of time, such lower prices could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

A decrease in oil or natural gas prices will not only reduce revenues and profits but will also reduce the quantities of reserves that are commercially recoverable and may result in charges to earnings for impairment of the value of these assets. If oil or natural gas prices decline significantly for extended periods of time in the future, we might not be able to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet our obligations and make planned capital expenditures. Oil and natural gas prices are subject to wide fluctuations in response to relatively minor changes in the supply of, and demand for, oil and natural gas, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control. Among the factors that could cause fluctuations are:

Lower oil and natural gas prices may not only decrease our revenues on a per unit basis, but also may reduce the amount of oil and natural gas that we will be able to produce economically. A substantial or extended decline in oil or natural gas prices may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are subject to operating hazards.

The oil and natural gas exploration and production business involves a variety of operating risks, including the risk of fire, explosion, blowout, pipe failure, casing collapse, stuck tools, uncontrollable flows of oil or natural gas, abnormally pressured formations and environmental hazards such as oil spills, surface cratering, natural gas leaks, pipeline ruptures, discharges of toxic gases, underground migration, surface spills, mishandling of fracture stimulation fluids, including chemical additives, and natural disasters. The occurrence of any of these events could result in substantial losses to us due to injury and loss of life, loss of or damage to well bores and/or drilling or production equipment, costs of overcoming downhole problems, severe damage to and destruction of property, natural resources and equipment, pollution and other environmental damage, clean-up responsibilities, regulatory investigation and penalties and suspension of operations. Gathering systems and processing facilities are subject to many of the same hazards and any significant problems related to those facilities could adversely affect our ability to market our production.

Our oil and natural gas operations are subject to extensive and complex laws and government regulation, and compliance with existing and future laws may increase our costs or impair our operations.

Our oil and natural gas operations in countries in which we operate or may operate in the future will be subject to numerous laws and regulations, including those related to the environment, employment, immigration, labor, oil and natural gas exploration and development, payments to local, foreign and provincial officials, taxes and the repatriation of foreign earnings. If we fail to adhere to any applicable laws or regulations, or if such laws or regulations restrict exploration or production, or negatively affect the sale, of oil and natural gas, our business, prospects, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows may be impaired. We may be subject to governmental sanctions, such as fines or penalties, as well as potential liability for personal injury, property or natural resource damage and might be required to make significant capital expenditures to comply with federal, state or international laws or regulations. In addition, existing laws or regulations, as currently interpreted or reinterpreted in the future, or future laws or regulations, could adversely affect our business or operations, or substantially increase our costs and associated liabilities.

In addition, exploration for, and exploitation, production and sale of, oil and natural gas in countries in which we operate or may operate in the future are subject to extensive national and local laws and regulations requiring various licenses, permits and approvals from various governmental agencies. If these licenses or permits are not issued or unfavorable restrictions or conditions are imposed on our exploration or drilling activities, we might not be able to conduct our operations as planned. Alternatively, failure to comply with these laws and regulations, including the requirements of any licenses or permits, might result in the suspension or termination of operations and subject us to penalties. Our costs to comply with such laws, regulations, licenses and permits are significant.

Specifically, our oil and natural gas operations in countries in which we operate or may operate in the future will be subject to stringent laws and regulations relating to the release or disposal of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the imposition of administrative, civil and/or criminal penalties, incurring investigatory or remedial obligations and the imposition of injunctive relief.

Changes in environmental laws and regulations occur frequently, and any changes that result in more stringent or costly waste handling, storage, transport, disposal or cleanup requirements could require us to make significant expenditures to attain and maintain compliance and may otherwise have a material adverse effect on our industry in general and on our own results of operations, competitive position or financial condition. Although we intend to comply in all material respects with applicable environmental laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with existing or new regulations. In addition, the risk of accidental spills, leakages or other circumstances could expose us to extensive liability. We are unable to predict the effect of additional environmental laws and regulations that may be adopted in the future, including whether any such laws or regulations would materially adversely increase our cost of doing business or affect operations in any area.

Under certain environmental laws that impose strict, joint and several liability, we may be required to remediate our contaminated properties regardless of whether such contamination resulted from the conduct of others or from consequences of our own actions that were or were not in compliance with all applicable laws at the time those actions were taken. In addition, claims for damages to persons or property may result from environmental and other impacts of our operations. Moreover, new or modified environmental, health or safety laws, regulations or enforcement policies could be more stringent and impose unforeseen liabilities or significantly increase compliance costs. Therefore, the costs to comply with environmental, health or safety laws or regulations or the liabilities incurred in connection with them could significantly and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

In addition, many countries have agreed to regulate emissions of “greenhouse gases.” Methane, a primary component of natural gas, and carbon dioxide, a by-product of burning of oil and natural gas, are greenhouse gases. Regulation of greenhouse gases could adversely impact some of our operations and demand for some of our services or products in the future.

Competition in the oil and natural gas industry for licenses is intense, and many of our competitors have greater financial, technological and other resources than we do, which may adversely affect our ability to compete.

We will be operating in the highly competitive areas of oil and natural gas exploration, development, production and acquisition with a substantial number of other companies, both foreign and domestic. We face intense competition from independent, technology-driven companies as well as from both major and other independent oil and natural gas companies in each of the following areas:

Many of our competitors have substantially greater financial, managerial, technological and other resources than we do. These companies are able to pay more for exploratory prospects and productive oil and natural gas properties than we can. To the extent competitors are able to pay more for properties than we are paying, we will be at a competitive disadvantage. Further, many of our competitors enjoy technological advantages over us and may be able to implement new technologies more rapidly than we can. Our ability to explore for and produce oil and natural gas prospects and to acquire additional properties in the future will depend upon our ability to successfully conduct operations, implement advanced technologies, evaluate and select suitable properties and consummate transactions in this highly competitive environment.

We might not be able to obtain necessary permits, approvals or agreements from one or more government agencies, surface owners, or other third parties, which could hamper our exploration, development or production activities.

There are numerous permits, approvals, and agreements with third parties that will be necessary in order to enable us to proceed with our exploration, development or production activities and otherwise accomplish our objectives. The government agencies in international countries have discretion in interpreting various laws, regulations, and policies governing operations under licenses such as the license we are obtaining in Bulgaria. Further, we may be required to enter into agreements with private surface owners to obtain access to, and agreements for, the location of surface facilities. In addition, because many of the laws governing oil and natural gas operations in international countries have been enacted relatively recently, there is only a relatively short history of the government agencies handling and interpreting those laws, including the various regulations and policies relating to those laws. This short history does not provide extensive precedents or the level of certainty that allows us to predict whether such agencies will act favorably toward us. The governments have broad discretion to interpret requirements for the issuance of drilling permits. Our inability to meet any such requirements could have a material adverse effect on our exploration, development or production activities.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

The value of our common stock may be affected by matters not related to our own operating performance.

The value of our common stock may be affected by matters that are not related to our operating performance and are outside of our control. These matters include the following:

In the past, some companies that have experienced volatility in the trading price of their common stock have been the subject of securities class action litigation. We might become involved in securities class action litigation in the future. Such litigation often results in substantial costs and diversion of management’s attention and resources and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

Investment in our common stock is speculative due to the nature of our business.

An investment in our common stock is speculative due to the nature of our involvement in the acquisition and exploration of oil and natural gas properties.

Our shareholders may experience dilution as a result of our issuance of additional common stock or the exercise of outstanding options and warrants.

We may enter into commitments in the future that would require the issuance of additional common stock. We may also grant additional share purchase warrants, restricted stock units or stock options. The exercise of share purchase warrants, restricted stock units or stock options and the subsequent resale of common stock in the public market could adversely affect the prevailing market price and our ability to raise equity capital in the future. Any stock issuances from our treasury will result in immediate dilution to existing shareholders.

We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock.

We do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of future cash dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, contractual restrictions, capital requirements, business prospects and other factors that our Board of Directors considers relevant. Accordingly, investors may only see a return on their investment if the value of our securities appreciates.

Our stock price is volatile.

Our common stock is traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the CSE) and the OTCQB. There can be no assurance that an active public market will continue for our common stock, or that the market price for our common stock will not decline below its current price. Such price may be influenced by many factors, including, but not limited to, investor perception of us and our industry and general economic and market conditions. The trading price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a variety of matters and market conditions.

Our common stock will be subject to the “Penny Stock” Rules of the SEC.

Our securities will be subject to the “penny stock rules” adopted pursuant to Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. The penny stock rules apply generally to companies whose common stock trades at less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain limited exemptions. Such rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade “penny stock” to persons other than “established customers” complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document and quote information under certain circumstances. Some brokers have decided not to trade “penny stock” because of the requirements of the “penny stock rules” and, as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. In the event that we remain subject to the “penny stock rules” for any significant period, there may develop an adverse impact on the market, if any, for our securities. Because our securities are subject to the “penny stock rules,” investors will find it more difficult to dispose of our securities.

A decline in the price of our common stock could affect our ability to raise further working capital and create additional dilution to existing shareholders upon any financings.

A decline in the price of our common stock could result in a reduction in the liquidity of our common stock and a reduction in our ability to raise additional capital for our operations. Because our operations to date have been principally financed through the sale of equity securities, a decline in the price of our common stock could have an adverse effect upon our liquidity; and if we sell such equity securities at a lower price, such sales could cause excessive dilution to existing shareholders.

We may issue debt to acquire assets or for working capital.

From time to time our Company may enter into transactions to acquire assets or the stock of other companies or we may require funding for general and administrative purposes. These transactions may be financed partially or wholly with debt, which may increase our debt levels above industry standards. Our governing documents do not limit the amount of indebtedness that our Company may incur. The level of our indebtedness from time to time could impair our ability to obtain additional financing in the future on a timely basis to take advantage of business opportunities that may arise.

We may issue additional equity securities without the consent of shareholders. The issuance of any additional equity securities would further dilute our shareholders.

Our Board of Directors has the authority, without further action by the shareholders, to issue a unlimited number of shares of common stock authorized under our charter documents, of which 115,250,810 shares were issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023. We may issue additional shares of common stock or other equity securities, including securities convertible into shares of common stock, in connection with capital raising activities. The issuance of additional common stock would also result in dilution to existing shareholders.

Item 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

A. History and Development of the Company

Trillion Energy International Inc. is focused on its oil and gas producing assets in Turkey specifically its SASB Natural Gas field as well as its Cendere Oil field.

Trillion Energy International Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, (collectively referred to as the “Company”) is a Canadian based oil and gas exploration and production company with operations primarily in Turkiye. The Company’s shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “TCF” where it was recently added the CSE 25 Index. The Company also trades on the OTCQB under the symbol “TRLEF” and the Frankfurt exchange under the symbol Z620. A class of the Company’s warrants trade on the CSE under the symbol TCF.WT.

The Company is focused on oil and gas exploration in Turkiye. During the year, it had drilled six successful development gas wells at its conventional natural gas project, the SASB gas field located in the Black Sea, Turkiye, where it has initiated a multi-well development program. Trillion has a 49% interest in the SASB gas field. In addition, the Company produces oil from the Cendere field in Turkiye, a long-term low decline oil field where it holds a 19.6% (except three wells with 9.8%) interest.

Trillion’s strategy is to increase production and reserves at its 12,385 hectare SASB natural gas field and capitalize on high regional gas prices to generate cash flow and build shareholder value through a multi-well drilling program.

After drilling five successful long reach directional wells and one re-completion at SASB, Trillion will continue to perform several new perforations of existing wells and install velocity string production tubing, pumps, gas lift to optimize production and reduce well downtime. Trillion is currently undertaking work programs to optimize production and reduce downtime on the SASB Field to ensure all 6 previously drilled and completed wells are able to produce concurrently and with less than 90% downtime on a managed basis.

For 2024-2025 SASB several sidetrack wells have been engineered and are drill ready. These wells are expected to be drilled first, followed by several stratigraphic exploration prospects. New re-processing of 3D seismic is expected to be completed during 2024. The new 3D seismic re-processing is expected to define stratigraphic exploration targets as well as to delineate reserves in structural traps.

During February and March 2023, the Company successfully drilled the West Akcakoca 1 well which discovered 55+ metres of gas pay and flow tested at a rate of 3.5 (mmcf/d)(gross 100% interest) and was put on production. During March 2023, the Company successfully drilled the Guluc-2 well which discovered 70+ metres of gas pay and flow tested at a rate of 8.83 (mmcf/d)(gross 100% interest). Guluc 2 entered long term production with an initial production rate of approximately 6 (mmcf/d)(gross 100% interest).

On April 20, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with Eight Capital, pursuant to which Eight Capital agreed to purchase for resale, together with a syndicate of underwriters (together with Eight Capital, the “Underwriters”), on a bought deal private placement basis, 15,000 units of the Company (“Units”) at a price of $1,000 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $15,000,000 (the “Placement”). Each Unit will consist of $1,000 principal amount secured convertible debenture (a “Debenture”) and 1,667 common share purchase warrants of the Company (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will be exercisable for one common share of the Company (each a “Warrant Share”) at an exercise price of $0.50 per Warrant Share, subject to adjustment in certain events, and shall have an expiry date of June 29, 2025. The Debentures will mature on April 30, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”) and will accrue interest at the rate of 12.0% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears beginning on October 31, 2023 (the “Interest”). At the holders’ option, the Debentures may be converted into common shares of the Company (“Conversion Shares”) at any time and from time to time, up to the earlier of the Maturity Date and the date fixed for redemption of the Debentures, at a conversion price of $0.60 per common share (the “Conversion Price”). The Company is currently drilling the Bayhanli well, which is expected to be completed in May 2023. Each of the new wells are expected to take an average of 45 days to drill and for reentries, an average of 15 days per well.

In April 2023, the Company raised gross proceeds of CAD $15 million under a bought deal for further development of the SASB field. Each Unit will consist of CAD$1,000 principal amount secured convertible debenture (“Debenture”) and 333 common share purchase warrants of the Company (the “Warrants”). Each Warrant will be exercisable for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of CAD$2.50 and shall have an expiry date of June 29, 2025.

On 31st July the Company announced a farm-in agreement to earn a 50% working and revenue interest in three new exploration block in South East Turkey called Cudi-Gabar.

By August 2023 the Company announced the completion of tits drilling programme have drilled five new wells and recompleted one well. The Company then commenced installing new wellheads. To address the water loading issues the Company has engaged outside consultants and is in the process of installing artificial lift pumps. GLJ have reviewed their reserve report which is included in the MD & A.

On September 15, 2023 the Company announced a Consolidation of its shares on a 5 to 1 basis, therefore 5 pre-consolidation shares was equivalent to 1 post consolidation share.

During October 2023, additional perforations to existing wells were made and a booster compressor was added to the field to reduce back pressure for gas entering the Cayagzi gas processing facility. During November, 2023, the Company received a report from a third party consulting firm on how to increase production on the six wells. The Company is evaluating the report and intends to put many of the recommendations into action plans.

On November 28, 2023 the Company announced a closing for a CAD$10.8 million public offering. Proceeds were for further development of the SASB field; payment of certain debts related to the drilling programme and general working capital.

In December 2023 the Company announced completion of its 3D seismic reprocessing of the SASB filed which is now being interpreted.

In addition, the Company has entered into a farm-in agreement with Derkim Poliüretan Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to earn a 50% working & revenue interest in three oil exploration blocks (the “Oil Blocks”) comprised of 151,484 hectares (374,325 acres) within the newly defined Cudi-Gabar petroleum province, Southeastern Turkiye. The Company is currently negotiating the Joint Operating Agreement, will trigger certain work commitments to Trillion over a three year period. To earn the 50% the Company must acquire 351 km of 2D seismic in 2023 and drill several wells in 2024.

Turkey

The Company owns interests in the producing Cendere oil field (“Cendere”) and producing South Akcakoca Sub-Basin (“SASB”) gas field in Turkey. Cendere, a mature oilfield, is a long-term low decline oil reserve. The Company has a 19.6% interest in the Cendere oil field located in Southeast Turkey.

The SASB field holds upside through exploitation of reserves and resources where significant infrastructure is in place to realize same, including pipelines, offshore platforms, and a gas processing plant capable of processing 42.4 Mmcf/d. With this base of operations in Turkey and its experienced management team, the Company is poised to exploit these assets and for further growth in the region.

The Company recently entered into a farm-in agreement on three oil exploration blocks (M47, M46c,d) (the “Oil Blocks”) totalling acres 374,325 within the newly defined Cudi-Gabar petroleum province, Southeastern Turkiye. The Company is currently negotiating a joint operating agreement in respect of the Oil Blocks..

Cendere oil field

At December 31, 2022, the gross oil production rate for the producing wells in Cendere was 673 bbls/day (barrels per day); the average daily 2022 gross production rate for the field was 681 bbls/day. At the end of December 2022, oil was sold at a price of approximately US$83.24 per barrel (“bbl”) for a netback per barrel of approximately US$46.36/bbl. At December 31, 2022, the Cendere field was producing 110 barrels of oil per day net to the Company; and averaged 102 barrels per day during 2022 net to the Company.

SASB

SASB has several producing natural gas fields, four production platforms plus subsea pipelines that connect the fields to an onshore gas plant. The SASB fields are located off the north coast of Turkey towards the western end of the Black Sea. Total gross production to date from the four fields is in excess of 43 billion cubic feet (“Bcf”).

The Company’s interest in SASB is 49%. SASB has several natural gas fields, four production platforms plus 18 kilometers of subsea pipelines connecting the gas fields to an onshore gas processing facility. SASB is located off the North West coast of Turkey in the Black Sea. Total gross production to date from the four fields is over 43 billion cubic feet (“Bcf”).

The Company commenced the SASB Development Program during September 2022, at which time the Uranus Rig mobilized to the license block from Romania. The drilling rig was then positioned at the Akcakoca platform upon which it drilled South Akcakoca, re-completed Akcakoca-3, drilled Akcakoca West 1 and Guluc 2. In addition, Bayhanli 2 and Alapli 2 were drilled off different tripods. Those 5 new wells and one recompletion were put on production, thus generating revenue for the company. The wells experienced water loading due to the large production tubing size and currently all gas pay in the wells will be perforated and production tubing changed to a smaller diameter.

As at December 31, 2023 the gross gas production rate for SASB was 2.93 MMcfd, net to Company was 1.26 MMcf/d (after royalty) The current average daily 2023 gross production rate for the field was 5.75 MMcfd and net to Company was 2.46 MMcf/d (after royalty). Currently natural gas is currently being sold at about US$10/mcf domestically in Turkey. The average monthly natural gas sale price year to date for 2023 was approximately US$14.17/ mcf.

The Company also plans to evaluate exploration opportunities around the SASB development license area, which is currently 12,385 hectares. The Company is currently reprocessing the existing 3D seismic with new technology and gathering additional data to determine and propose new exploration work programs in and around the SASB block. Such new technology is expected to improve the resolution of the data, define new exploration targets and delineate new reserves and resources on SASB.

Bulgaria license

In October of 2010, the Company was awarded an exploration permit for the “Vranino 1-11 Block”, a 98,205 acre oil and gas exploration land located in Dobrudja Basin, Bulgaria, by the Bulgarian Counsel of Ministers. On April 1, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Prospecting and Exploration in the Vranino 1-11 Block with the Ministry of Economy and Energy of Bulgaria (the “License Agreement”). The initial term of the License Agreement is five years. This five-year period will commence once the Bulgarian regulatory authorities approve of the Company’s work programs for the permit area. The License Agreement (or applicable legislation) provides for possible extension periods for up to five additional years during the exploration phase, as well as the conversion of the License Agreement to an exploitation concession, which can last for up to 35 years.

The Company has determined it would dispose of the Bulgaria property and that it would obtain the options to do so. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $3,101,343 during the year ended December 31, 2022.

Developments of the Business after the Reporting Period

In the period after the Reporting Period, the company has been planning and implementing production optimization and artificial lift at the SASB gas field to increase production rates on the field. It also shot 2-D seismic on the Oil Block M47.

Strategic Focus

Trillion’s strategy is to increase production and reserves at its 12,385 hectare SASB natural gas field and capitalize on high regional gas prices to generate cash flow and build shareholder value through a multi-well drilling program.

After drilling five successful long reach directional wells and one re-completion at SASB, Trillion will continue to perform several new perforations of existing wells and install velocity string production tubing, pumps, gas lift to optimize production and reduce well downtime. Trillion is currently undertaking work programs to optimize production and reduce downtime on the SASB Field to ensure all 6 previously drilled and completed wells are able to produce concurrently and with less than 90% downtime on a managed basis.

Trillions short term focus is on increasing production on eight wells at the SASB gas field. As in most oil and gas fields, the past production history is a useful analog for predicting future production trends and results, and as such, our focus is on repeating the production rates previously achieved from legacy wells drilled over 10 years ago.

For the 2024-2025 SASB drilling program, several sidetrack wells have been engineered and are drill ready. These wells are expected to be drilled first, followed by several stratigraphic exploration prospects. New re-processing of 3D seismic is expected to be completed during 2024. The new 3D seismic re-processing is expected to define stratigraphic exploration targets as well as to delineate reserves in structural traps.

In addition, the Company has entered into a farm-in agreement with Derkim Poliüretan Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to earn a 50% working & revenue interest in three oil exploration blocks (the “Oil Blocks”) comprised of 151,484 hectares (374,325 acres) within the newly defined Cudi-Gabar petroleum province, Southeastern Turkiye. The Company is currently negotiating the Joint Operating Agreement, will trigger certain work commitments to Trillion over a three year period. To earn the 50% the Company must acquire 351 km of 2D seismic in 2023 and drill several wells in 2024.

B. Business Overview

Trillion Energy International Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, (collectively referred to as the “Company”) is a Canadian based oil and gas exploration and production company. Effective January 2022, the corporate headquarters moved to Suite 700, 838 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada from Turan Gunes Bulvari, Park Oran Ofis Plaza, 180-y, Daire:54, Kat:14, 06450, Oran, Cankaya, Anakara, Turkey. The move coincided with the redomicile of the Company from Delaware to British Columbia, a move which was approved by shareholders in November 2021. The Company also has a registered office in Turkey and Bulgaria. The Company was originally incorporated in Delaware in 2015, and in January 2022 became a British Columbia company. The Company’s shares are traded on the OTCQB under the symbol “TRLEF” and trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “TCF”.

On January 21, 2022, the Company redomiciled from Delaware to a British Columbia corporation by way of an amalgamation transaction with the Company’s British Columbian subsidiary, Trillion Energy International Inc. (the “Repatriation Transaction”). Pursuant to the Repatriation Transaction, for every one common stock of Trillion Energy International Inc., the shareholders will receive one common stock of Trillion Energy International Inc. The redomicile is effective January 22, 2022 and the Company started to operate under the name Trillion Energy International Inc.

As a result of the Repatriation Transaction, the Company meets the definition of a foreign private issuer, as defined under Rule 3b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

C. Organizational Structure

The Company is part of a corporate group. The Company has the following subsidiaries:

D. Property and Equipment

Turkey Properties

On January 18, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of three oil and gas exploration and production companies operating in Turkey (the “PPE Companies”). As a result of the acquisition of the PPE Companies, the Company now owns interests in three producing oil and gas fields in Turkey, one of which is offshore and the other two are onshore.

SASB

The primary asset of the PPE Turkey is the offshore production license called the South Akcakoca Sub-Basin (“SASB”). PPE Turkey owns a 49% working interest in SASB which has several producing fields with reserves, each with a production platform plus subsea pipelines that connect the fields to an onshore gas plant. SASB is located off the north coast of Turkey towards the western end of the Black Sea in water depths ranging from 60 to 100 meters. Gas is produced from Eocene age sandstone reservoirs at subsea depths ranging from 1,100 to 1,800 meters.

The three nearer shore gas fields of Ayazli (discovered in 2004), Dogu Ayazli (discovered 2005) and Akkaya (discovered in 2006) were included in an initial phase of development with first gas production in 2007. The deeper water Akcakoca field (discovered in 2006) was developed later with first gas production in 2011. All the fields are developed using unmanned well head platforms/tripods tied back via an 18 km 12-inch pipeline to shared processing and compression facilities onshore at Cayagzi gas plant. The gas plant at Cayagzi is capable of processing up to 75 million cubic feet of gas per day. Sales gas is exported via an 18.6 km long 16-inch onshore pipeline, which ties into the main national gas transmission network operated by BOTAS. Historically, gas has been produced at rates of as high as 30 MMcf/d from SASB; total gross production to date from the four fields is in excess of 43 Bcf. The production license for SASB is covered by a modern 223 square kilometre 3D survey. There are five additional gas discoveries in SASB that have not yet been developed. Also, there are several additional prospects defined by 3D seismic data.

The Company commenced the SASB Development Program during September 2022, at which time the Uranus Rig mobilized to the license block from Romania. The drilling rig was then positioned at the Akcakoca platform upon which it drilled South Akcakoca, re-completed Akcakoca-3, drilled Akcakoca West 1 and Guluc 2. In addition, Bayhanli 2 and Alapli 2 were drilled off different tripods. Those 5 new wells and one recompletion were put on production, thus generating revenue for the company. The wells experienced water loading due to the large production tubing size and currently all gas pay in the wells will be perforated and production tubing changed to a smaller diameter.

As at December 31, 2023 the gross gas production rate for SASB was 2.93 MMcfd, net to Company was 1.26 MMcf/d (after royalty) The current average daily 2023 gross production rate for the field was 5.75 MMcfd and net to Company was 2.46 MMcf/d (after royalty). Currently natural gas is currently being sold at about US$10/mcf domestically in Turkey. The average monthly natural gas sale price year to date for 2023 was approximately US$14.17/ mcf.

The Company’s immediate focus is resolving water loading issues on up to nine wells at SASB gas field, through tubing size optimization and pumps. Once this is completed, the Company plans to drill several well extensions of older wells to recover missed pay.

The Company also plans to evaluate exploration opportunities around the SASB development license area, which is currently 12,385 hectares. The Company is currently reprocessing the existing 3D seismic with new technology and gathering additional data to determine and propose new exploration work programs in and around the SASB block. Such new technology is expected to improve the resolution of the data, define new exploration targets and delineate new reserves and resources on SASB.

Cendere

With the acquisition of the PPE Turkey, the Company also acquired a 19.6% interest in the Cendere field except three wells where the Company has a 9.8% interest, a producing oil field located in Central Turkey.

A description of the Cendere Field geological and reservoir characteristics is as follows. The reservoirs are located in the South East Anatolian Basin and within the Middle Cretaceous period. The carbonated Derdere Formation is the main reservoir in Cendere Field and has dolomitization and fracturing, which enhance its production characteristics. There are also four additional oil reservoirs contained within Cendere Field.

The Cendere Field is covered by 54 km2 of 3D seismic that was acquired in 2004.

The field was developed using a collection of dispersed oil wells from which production is collected and exported to the Cendere gathering station. The produced oil is exported to the TPAO Karakus processing facility which then is transported onwards to the BOTAS-operated oil pipeline.

There are 20 well pads which currently house 16 producing wells spread over an area of approximately 15 square kilometers. A field gathering station, located to the southwest of the Cendere Field collects the oil and produced water from a collection of flowlines and manifolds.

The Cendere Field is a long-term low decline oil reserve.

Bulgarian Property

In October of 2010, the Company was awarded an exploration permit for the “Vranino 1-11 Block”, a 98,205 acre oil and gas exploration land located in Dobrudja Basin, Bulgaria, by the Bulgarian Counsel of Ministers. On April 1, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Prospecting and Exploration in the Vranino 1-11 Block with the Ministry of Economy and Energy of Bulgaria (the “License Agreement”). The initial term of the License Agreement is five years. This five-year period will commence once the Bulgarian regulatory authorities approve of the Company’s work programs for the permit area and the Company completes an environmental impact assessment (“EIA”). The License Agreement (or applicable legislation) provides for possible extension periods for up to five additional years during the exploration phase, as well as the conversion of the License Agreement to an exploitation concession, which can last for up to 35 years. Under the License Agreement, the Company was to submit a yearly work program that is subject to approval of the Bulgarian regulatory authorities.

The Company’s commitment is to perform geological and geophysical exploration activities in the first 3 years of the initial term (the “Exploration and Geophysical Work Stage”), followed by drilling activities in years 4 and 5 of the initial term (the “Data Evaluation and Drilling Stage”). The Company is required to drill 10,000 meters (approximately 32,800 feet) of new wellbore (which may be vertical, horizontal or diagonal) and conduct other exploration activities during the initial term.

Pursuant to the License Agreement, the Company is obligated to incur minimum costs during the initial term as follows:

In addition, during the term of the License Agreement, the Company is obligated to pay an annual land rental fee of 15,897 BGN (US $9,061 based on the exchange rate of 0.57 Lev to U.S. Dollar as of April 1, 2022). The Company is permitted to commence limited production during the initial term of the License Agreement. Upon confirmation of a commercial discovery, the Company is entitled to convert the productive area of the license to an exploitation concession that may last for up to 35 years provided that the minimum work commitments are satisfied.

In October and November 2022, the Company determined it would dispose of the Bulgaria property and that it would obtain the options to do so.

Reserves Reported to Other Agencies

We have not filed estimates of total in-place resources with any other federal authority or agency in the United States, Canada, Turkey or Bulgaria at this time. Presently, we are not required to prepare an estimate with respect to the Bulgarian property or the Oil Blocks in Turkey because our license has not yet become effective and there are no reserves as it is exploration.

Reserves

Summary of Oil and Gas Reserves as of Fiscal-Year End Based on Average Fiscal-Year Prices

An independent firm, GLJ Petroleum Consultants (GLJ or GLJ Consultants) completed an independent reserves assessment and evaluation of the oil and gas properties located in Turkey of Trillion Energy International Inc. The effective date of this evaluation is December 31, 2023. The evaluation was prepared in accordance with procedures and standards contained in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation (COGE) Handbook.

Undeveloped Acreage

The following table sets forth the amounts of our undeveloped acreage as of December 31, 2023:

Item 4A. unresolved staff comments

Not applicable.

Item 5. operating and financial review and prospects

The following discussion is management’s explanation of factors that have affected the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for the historical periods covered by the financial statements, and management’s assessment of factors and trends which are anticipated to have material effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations in future periods.

A. Operating Results

Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022

The net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased by $6,879,886 compared to the net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 with a net income of $758,132 recognized during the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to a net loss of $6,121,754 for the year ended December 31, 2022.. Factors contributing to the net loss for the year included the following:

Revenue

Revenues increased by $7,422,337 from $9,375,029 in 2022 to $16,797,366 in 2023. The increase is primarily in relation to production from the SASB fields increased as a result of the Company continuing their SASB drilling program.

Expenses

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred production expenses related to its Turkey operations of $4,365,710 (2022 - $3,567,875), depletion charges of $5,119,174 (2022 - $1,451,032), depreciation expense of $175,764 (2022 - $145,035) and asset retirement obligation accretion expense of $219,536 (2022 - $264,075). Production expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased as compared with the comparative period in 2022 as a result of the Company continuing with their drilling and production program which started in Q4 of 2022. Depletion increased by $3,668,142 as a result of an increase in production levels, while depreciation expenses increased due to the purchase of additional equipment during the year ended December 31, 2023.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company had general and administrative expenses of $7,294,972, compared to $6,397,500 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase is primarily due to an increase in salaries and compensation of $1,247,243 primarily due to an increase in employees working the oil and gas operations and drilling programs in Turkey. Increases in professional fees of $267,072 correspond with the Company’s production ramp up. $3,385,421 (2022 – $3,578,868) in expenses were from the North American head office and $3,909,551 (2022 - $2,818,632) for the Turkey office.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded stock-based compensation of $2,397,261 compared to $2,118,917 for the year ended December 31, 2022. Stock-based compensation relates to the vesting of options and RSU’s granted to directors and consultants of the Company.

Other Income (Expense)

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company had other income of $4,239,593 compared to other expenses of $2,185,242 for the year ended December 31, 2022. Other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 consists mainly of a foreign exchange loss of $10,990,604 (2022 – gain of $1,272,450), coupled with a loss on the impairment of assets held for sale of $1,556,787 (2022 - $nil) and a finance cost of $2,249,055 (2022 – $79,693) as a result of interest and accretion recognized on convertible debentures issued during the year. This is offset by the gain on net monetary position of $18,984,099 (2022 - $1,826,495).

Total Assets

As at December 31, 2023, total assets increased by $21,592,209 from $37,018,219 as at December 31, 2022 to $58,610,428 as at December 31, 2023. The increase in total assets was primarily a result of an increase in oil and gas properties of $22,604,306 and the addition of assets held for sale of $1,479,429. The increase in oil and gas reflect work performed and discoveries made in the Company’s SASB fields in Turkey. and the assets held for sale relate to the Company’s left-over field equipment which management is committed to sell. These increases are offset by a decrease in accounts receivable of $2,744,480 due to sales in Q4 of 2023 decreasing by $3 million in comparison to Q4 of 2022.

Total Non-current Financial Liabilities

Total non-current liabilities as at December 31, 2023 increased by $13,256,722 from $5,346,538 as at December 31, 2022 to $18,603,260 as at December 31, 2023. The increase in total non-current financial liabilities was primarily a result of an increase of $10,102,627 in convertible debentures as a result of a convertible debenture financing closing during the year. The convertible debentures include include certain conversion features and associated warrants which were valued using the option pricing model and required significant assumptions to be made by management to value. Proceeds were $11,135,145 (CAD$15 million) less cash transaction costs from the offering of $775,747. Proceeds of $10,359,398 were used for working capital to develop the Turkish SASB assets and general operating costs. The convertible debentures matures on April 30, 2025.

Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021

For this discussion, see our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on May 02, 2023.

B. Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table summarizes our liquidity position:

During the year ended December 31, 2023, working capital deficit was $12,929,942 in comparison to working capital of $4,819,052 as at December 31, 2022. The $8,110,890 decrease in working capital is attributable to an increase in expenditures related to the Company’s drilling activities in 2023.

The Company expects that is not fully funded for its next 12 months of operations, and accordingly is selling some of its excess drilling inventory and is considering the sale of the Cendere oil field. As production increases, the Company intends to pay down its current payables. When sufficient funds are available to reinstate a drilling program from production, the Company intends to drill one or more sidetrack well extensions, as finances permit

Operating, Investing and Financing Activities

The chart below highlights the Company’s cash flows:

Cash Used in Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $1,526,577, compared to $7,031,965 cash provided by operating activities for year ended December 31, 2022. . The current period loss of $1,102,194 was coupled with $849,664 in net non-cash items and offset by $425,281 in changes in working capital items. This compares to a loss of $6,121,754, offset by $6,870,824 in working capital items and 6,282,895 in net non-cash items for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $18,783,032, compared to $37,427,683 used for the year ended December 31, 2022. Oil and gas properties expenditures increased by $21,552,534 from $37,712,406 as of December 31, 2022 to $59,264,940 as of December 31, 2023

 Cash Provided by Financing Activities

We have funded our business to date from sales of our common stock through private placements and a convertible debenture loan. Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $20,586,402, compared to $30,115,258 for the year ended December 31, 2022. Cash provided by financing activities in the current period was primarily related to $8 million in proceeds, net of stock issuance costs, for the issuance of stock related to private placements and warrant and option exercises. Additionally, the Company raised $10.4 million through the issuance of convertible debt during the year, net of issuance costs. In the comparative period cash from financing activities was primarily related to the issuance of common shares, partially offset by repayment of note payable.

Future Operating Requirements

Our current plan of operation is to increase production from the SASB field through artificial lift and smaller production tubing to ramp up cashflow to use cashflow to improve working capital. The funding for this plan and to pay down accounts payable will come from existing revenues streams,, proceeds from sale of excess inventory from the previous drilling program and proceeds from sale of Cendere field. Through the same of inventory and Cendere oil field sale, the Company believes this will be sufficient to improve working capital to a management level. The Company does not currently have any plans to conduct an equity financing. The Company currently is open to receiving a bank loan or other long-term debt instruments to improve cashflow.

Once we have brought production levels up to the anticipated levels we shall plan the continuation of drilling production wells extensions at SASB to increase gas production, if and when cash is available. Each sidetrack well is expected to cost US $2.5 -$4 million net to Trillon. Up to 10 sidetracks will be drilled, if and when cash is available from operations. As each of the wells is expected to generate cashflow as they are brought online and as cash receipts from production are obtained on a monthly basis, our cash position will be enhanced and capital outlays will be covered, such that increasing sales revenue will contribute positively to the Company’s working capital and future anticipated capital expenditures.

We also plan to continue to develop our 50% working and revenue interest in Cudi-Gabar Oil Block in South-eastern Turkey and commence drilling later this year. There has been a number of discoveries in the close vicinity of our block and the preliminary results of our seismic studies indicate some promising areas. The Company is currently seeking a farm-in partner to pay for 100% of the expenditures.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had unrestricted cash of $1,188,445 and current liabilities of $17,794,596 which is not sufficient to cover its plan of operations over the next 12 months and accordingly, the Company anticipates selling Cendere, and inventory to raise further funds in the short term.

C. Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc.

The Company has not developed a research and development policy. The Company holds no patents or licenses including technology licenses.

D. Trend Information

The natural gas market in North America & Europe and the oil market globally have incurred significant upward movement in commodity pricing. Natural gas prices in Turkey and Europe have reached record highs in April 2022. Oil and gas markets have come off of lows suffered due to COVID in 2020 and rallied during 2021. The rally in commodity pricing has positively impacted the economics of our oil and natural gas production in Turkey and the future outlook for our SASB redevelopment. Oil and natural gas stocks have consequently generally risen during 2021 and we were able to obtain a substantial financing during March 2022. The renewed focus in Europe and Turkey is on development of domestic production for petroleum in an effort to shift away from Russian imports, which currently dominate the energy markets in Europe and Turkey.

E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

On October 1, 2018 the Company entered into an agreement to grant to a consultant of the Company a 2% (two percent) gross overriding royalty on petroleum substances produced from certain of its currently undeveloped exploration properties, namely: Block 1-11 Vranino situated in Dobrich District, Bulgaria and seven contiguous exploration licences in the province of Hakkari Yuksekova Semdiali Derecik, Turkey. The Grant of the royalty agreement was for services involving technical and corporate advisory services.

On October 1, 2018 the Company entered into an agreement to grant to the CEO of the Company a 0.5% (one half of one percent) gross overriding royalty on petroleum substances produced from certain of its currently undeveloped exploration properties, namely: Block 1-11 Vranino situated in Dobrich District, Bulgaria and seven contiguous exploration licences in the province of Hakkari Yuksekova Semdiali Derecik, Turkey. The Grant of the royalty agreement was for services involving technical and corporate advisory services.

F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations

The Company currently has no contractual obligations in the nature of long term debt obligations, capital finance lease obligations, operating lease obligations or purchase obligations.

G. Safe Harbor

Not applicable.

Item 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

A. Directors and Senior Management

The following table and information that follows sets forth the names and positions of our directors and executive officers as of the date of this annual report: