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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of December, 2000
TRANSATLANTIC PETROLEUM CORP.
340 - 12th Avenue S.W.
Suite 1550
Calgary, Alberta T2R 1L5
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
N/A
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
TRANSATLANTIC PETROLEUM CORP.
(Registrant)
Date: December 29, 2000 By: "SCOTT C. LARSEN"
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Name: Scott C. Larsen
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Title: Acting CFO
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBITS DESCRIPTION
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1 Press Release issued by TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp. on
December 19, 2000.
2 Press Release issued by TransAtlantic Petroleum Corp. on
December 27, 2000.
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6-K form 12-27-00 press release 2
