Bulgaria has taken a significant step toward exploring its deep-sea energy potential with the signing of a contract for oil and gas exploration in Block 1-26 "Khan Tervel", BGNES reports. During the official ceremony, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov highlighted the strategic importance of the agreement, which was signed with energy company SHELL. According to Stankov, this move will aid future gas supply diversification and enhance national energy security. Minister Stankov emphasized that