Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar announced the completion of the first phase of Black Sea natural gas production, which is an important milestone on Türkiye's path to energy independence. Daily production of 9,5 million cubic meters was reached in the Sakarya Gas Field, providing domestic gas to more than 4 million households.
First Phase Completed, Preparations for Second Phase Have Begun
Minister Bayraktar shared the latest status of natural gas production in the Sakarya Gas Field, announcing that the first phase has been completed and preparations for the second phase have begun. “With a daily production of approximately 9,5 million cubic meters, we are currently continuing the production of the second phase, that is, the activities of the production phase that will double this,” he said, indicating that work to increase production capacity is continuing rapidly.
New Fields and Discoveries Are Targeted
Minister Bayraktar, who emphasized that they will not be satisfied with just the Sakarya Gas Field, announced that exploration work in new fields is also ongoing. “In addition to the Sakarya Gas Field, we are also continuing our work in new fields, namely exploration. Therefore, on the one hand, we want to increase production, and on the other hand, we want to add new reserves that we find with new discoveries to our production reserves. Work continues in this vein,” he said, setting forth Türkiye’s goal of diversifying and increasing its energy resources.
Private Video Sharing on Social Media
Minister Bayraktar announced this historic achievement with a special video he shared on his social media account. He drew attention to the importance of domestic gas with the message, “Historical Record in Energy! The first phase of the Sakarya Gas Field has been completed. Daily production of 9,5 million m³, domestic and national energy for over 4 million households!”
Triumph of Perseverance and Faith
Minister Bayraktar, stating that they set out with the words of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, “Not everyone who seeks finds, but those who find are the ones who seek,” emphasized that this success was the product of determination and the will of the nation. He expressed his belief in Türkiye’s goal of energy independence with the words, “We will continue to expand the great energy move that extends from kilometers deep, 170 kilometers off the Black Sea, to the soil of our country. We are moving forward with determination for an independent Turkey in energy.”
2026 and 2028 Targets
With the start of Türkiye’s first floating production platform in the Sakarya Gas Field in 2026, it is aimed to increase daily production to 20 million cubic meters. In 2028, it is aimed to reach 40 million cubic meters of daily production and to meet the natural gas needs of all households from the Sakarya Gas Field. These goals reveal Türkiye’s great vision and determination in the field of energy.
