Turkish vessel begins oil, gas exploration off Somali coast

Türkiye's seismic research vessel Oruc Reis has started exploring for oil and gas off the coast of Somalia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed at the First Energy Forum held in Istanbul, Report informs via Turkish media.

The president noted that the vessel is currently operating in three designated areas, covering a total of approximately 5,000 square kilometers.

In March 2024, Türkiye and Somalia signed a memorandum of cooperation focused on the exploration of oil and gas reserves..