Türkiye’s Oruc Reis Research Ship Arrives in Somalia for Oil and Gas Exploration
Türkiye’s Oruc Reis Research Ship Arrives in Somalia for Oil and Gas Exploration
**ISTANBUL** – Türkiye’s research vessel, Oruc Reis, has successfully arrived off the coast of Somalia to initiate seismic surveys for oil and natural gas, as announced by Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
Minister Bayraktar shared the news on social media platform X, stating, "Oruc Reis has reached its mission location after its journey across continents." A welcoming ceremony for the vessel is set to be attended by the minister and Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
The Oruc Reis departed for Somalia earlier this month with the objective of conducting seismic surveys in three designated areas where Türkiye has obtained exploration licenses. The ship will engage in three-dimensional seismic studies, covering approximately 5,000 square kilometers (1,931 square miles) in each licensed zone. The expected duration of this mission is around seven months, during which seismic data will be collected and analyzed in Ankara to identify potential drilling sites.
This initiative follows the signing of memorandums of understanding between Türkiye and Somalia earlier this year, which facilitated Turkish Petroleum, Türkiye's national oil company, in acquiring licenses for offshore exploration in Somali waters.
For more updates on Türkiye's energy initiatives and regional developments, stay tuned.
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