Türkiye Strengthens Its Energy Fleet

Türkiye Strengthens Its Energy Fleet - RaillyNews
Türkiye Strengthens Its Energy Fleet - RaillyNews

With the arrival of the second of the twin ships that Türkiye added to its energy fleet in order to increase its exploration and drilling capabilities, 6th drilling shipreunited. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, with this strategic development, Türkiye’s 4th largest energy fleet in the worldannounced that it has become a country with The new ship is in line with the aim of bringing Türkiye’s deep sea exploration and production capacity to the top. in the black seaIt was announced that he would serve.

7th Generation Drilling Ship and Fleet Size

As President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced in July, the number of Türkiye’s deepwater drilling ships was increased from 4 to 6. The second of the twin ships that joined Turkish Petroleum was included in the fleet.

Technical Specifications:This new ship, whose construction will be completed in 2024 in South Korea, ‘7. ‘generation ultra-deepwater drilling ship’It is called. The ship is 228 meters long and 42 meters wide. up to 12 thousand metersCapable of drilling. It also includes living space and a helipad for 200 personnel.

Fleet Strength:According to Minister Bayraktar’s statement, with the new high-tech ship joining the fleet, Türkiye’s total 6 drilling and 2 seismic research vesselsIt has reached a huge power. This power took Türkiye from 5th place in the global rankings. 4th placeraised it.

Exploration and Production Capacity in the Black Sea

The fact that the new ship will operate in the Black Sea will strengthen Türkiye’s operations towards its goal of energy independence.

Available Missions:Fatih, Yavuz, Kanuni and Abdulhamid Han deep sea drilling ships are currently in the Black Sea. In Sakarya Gas Fieldcontinues his duties.

Seismic Ships:Returning from his first intercontinental mission in Somalia Oruç Reis Seismic Research ShipWhile preparing for his new position in Filyos, Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha Seismic Research ShipIt is also used in the Black Sea.

In addition to these main ships in the energy fleet, 11 support ships, a construction ship and a floating production platform. Türkiye, with this powerful fleet “Opening new horizons for the Blue Homeland and beyond”remains determined.

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