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Turkey Eyes Offshore Exploration in Syria

Published December 30, 2025, 16:13
Turkey Eyes Offshore Exploration in Syria

Turkey is revisiting offshore exploration in Syria, with the Turkish Minister of Energy, Alparslan Bayraktar, stating that Syria is now part of the country's energy map. A general framework agreement for energy cooperation already exists, but a more specific agreement for offshore areas is needed. Ankara plans to sign such an agreement in 2026, potentially starting with seismic surveys to assess the deposits.