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Türkiye to Begin Oil and Gas Exploration in Somalia

The Turkish research vessel Oruç Reis has arrived in Mogadishu as Turkey prepares to commence oil and natural gas exploration in Somalia.

On Friday, Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, announced the plans during a ceremony welcoming the Oruç Reis in Mogadishu, according to Anadolu Agency.

 

An agreement for this exploration was signed between the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) and the Somali Petroleum Authority, allowing for onshore hydrocarbon exploration.

 

Minister Bayraktar highlighted that Türkiye and Somalia continue to deepen their cooperation in offshore areas as well.

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