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The Journey of Oruc Reis: A New Dawn for Somalia's Energy Sector Mogadishu (AX) — In a remarkable chapter for Somalia’s journey towards energy self-sufficiency, the Turkish seismic exploration vessel Oruc Reis has successfully concluded a 234-day mission. Over this extended period, the vessel meticulously collected seismic data across a staggering 4,464 square kilometers in three offshore blocks of Somali waters. Monday marked a significant milestone as Turkish officials announced that the Oruc Reis has departed…

Oruc Reis Seismic Exploration Vessel: A New Dawn for Somalia's Maritime Potential The Oruc Reis Seismic Exploration Vessel, a remarkable achievement of Turkish engineering, has recently completed its inaugural intercontinental mission. This accomplishment, announced by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, marks a significant milestone, not just for the vessel itself, but for Somalia and its burgeoning energy sector. Operating in the expansive open waters off the Somali coast, the Oruc Reis undertook…

ISTANBUL - In the swirling, azure waters off the coast of Somalia, lies the potential for transformative discoveries in energy. But who would've thought? Turkey's Oruc Reis vessel has recently accomplished a significant milestone. Alparslan Bayraktar, Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, shared an update on Friday that perhaps invites a moment of reflection on the intricacies of energy exploration. The Oruc Reis, Türkiye's robust seismic exploration vessel, has successfully completed half of its seismic…

 Mogadishu (AX) — The Turkish research ship, Oruc Reis, has anchored off the coast of Somalia, kicking off a seven-month exploration to hunt for oil and gas possibilities within licensed Somali seas. "The ship's arrival signifies Türkiye's deepening energy alliances with East Africa," remarked Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar on Friday.Enveloped in cutting-edge technology for complex three-dimensional seismic research, the vessel will sweep across three selected offshore zones, each stretching around 5,000 square…

Mogadishu (AX) — The Turkish research vessel, Oruc Reis, is embarking on a groundbreaking voyage to explore oil off Somalia's coast. This mission heralds a significant step forward in Somalia's quest for economic revolution. This expedition follows deals inked earlier this year, handing Turkish Petroleum the keys to explore three vast offshore blocks. Stretching across roughly 5,000 square kilometers each, this endeavor ranks as one of the most massive energy explorations in the area.The Oruc Reis is poised to reach Somali…

In the latter part of October, a ship is set to anchor near Somalia's shore to perform seismic surveys for potential oil and gas reserves!Casting off from Istanbul this Saturday, Türkiye's own research vessel, Oruc Reis, is prepped for a Somali voyage, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar waving it off.The boat's on track to hit Somalia's waters before October fades. There, it'll hunt for oil and gas in three zones where Türkiye's bagged exploration rights, according to official chatter…