Oil and natural gas production in Turkey reached a milestone in October, setting new records for both monthly and daily output. The Energy and Natural Resources Ministry confirmed this achievement in a statement released on Wednesday.
According to the ministry, Turkey’s natural gas production in October exceeded 234.4 million cubic meters, while domestic crude oil production reached an unprecedented monthly high of 3.36 million barrels. The average daily production for the month was reported at 7.56 million cubic meters of natural gas and 108,443 barrels of oil.
A breakdown of the data reveals that the highest oil production for a single day occurred on October 29, with a total of 111,280 barrels extracted. On the other hand, natural gas production peaked on October 23, totaling 7.9 million cubic meters.
The surge in oil and gas production can be attributed to Turkey’s intensified exploration activities, resulting in the discovery of significant gas fields on the Black Sea coast and new deposits in the Gabar region in the southeast.
The Sakarya Gas Field played a major role in the increase of natural gas production, accounting for 84% of the total gas production for the month. Similarly, the oil output from the Gabar region contributed significantly, making up 46.6% of Turkey’s total oil production.
Specifically, natural gas production at the Sakarya Gas Field hit 6.66 million cubic meters on October 23, while Gabar’s oil production peaked at 52,573 barrels on October 29.
In a statement regarding the latest production figures, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar emphasized Turkey’s commitment to further developing its oil and gas sectors by 2024. He outlined plans to expand production through the exploration of new fields and increased drilling activities to meet the nation’s rising energy demands.
Bayraktar also highlighted Turkey’s global ambitions in energy exploration, citing the example of the research vessel Oruç Reis conducting seismic activities in Somalia in search of natural gas and oil reserves. The minister announced a new agreement between the Somali Petroleum Authority and the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) for onshore hydrocarbon exploration in Somalia during a welcoming ceremony at the Port of Mogadishu.
The arrival of the Oruç Reis in Somalia marks the beginning of a seven-month-long mission to conduct seismic investigations for oil and gas reserves. Bayraktar emphasized Turkey’s goal of achieving energy independence through the discovery of new reserves and the development of existing fields.
As Turkey continues to break records in oil and gas production, the nation remains steadfast in its pursuit of energy security and self-sufficiency. With ambitious exploration plans in place, Turkey is poised to secure its position as a key player in the global energy market.
