Türkiye to Begin Oil Production in Somalia Soon both Offshore and Onshore, says Turkish Energy Minister

Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, speaking at the Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum, highlighted the significant role of Türkiye’s national oil company, Turkish Petroleum (TPAO), in the country’s expanding energy projects in Africa.

Bayraktar stated, “Our national oil company, Turkish Petroleum, brings its technical capacity, competency, and proven reliability in joint ventures. Our ongoing offshore cooperation with Somalia is a clear example of this. Soon, we will begin oil production not only offshore but also onshore in Somalia.”

Minister Bayraktar emphasized Türkiye’s strong commitment to deepening energy cooperation with African nations, adding that Turkish Petroleum aims to contribute to regional development through new energy investments across the continent.