Turkey starts seismic exploration in eastern Mediterranean
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Turkey started its seismic energy exploration in eastern Mediterranean on April 21 in line with the government’s “National Energy and Mining Policy,” state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.
The Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa, a seismic vessel that was acquired late in 2012 for $130 million, started the exploration works. The ship will be in the area until May 31, according to sources from the Energy Ministry.
Energy Minister Berat Albayrak announced early April that Turkey would conduct seismic studies for oil and gas drilling activities, noting that exploration would occur in two areas in the
Black Sea and two in the Mediterranean.
Turkey starts seismic exploration in eastern Mediterranean - ENERGY