Turkey to Launch First Overseas Deepwater Drilling in Somalia Next Month
Turkey’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Wednesday that the country will deploy the Cagri Bey drilling vessel to Somali waters in February, marking Turkey’s inaugural deepwater exploration project abroad.
RoydadNaft – Turkey is set to begin its first-ever deepwater drilling operation outside its borders, with a vessel heading to Somalia next month, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday.
The minister revealed that the Cagri Bey drilling ship will conduct exploration in offshore Somali territories. However, he did not disclose specifics about potential reserves or the scale of the investment.
This move builds on a 2024 energy exploration agreement between Turkey and Somalia. Ankara has been actively working to broaden its energy supply options and cut dependence on imported fuels, through increased domestic efforts and international ventures.
