Tag: Mediterranean Sea

Hydrocarbons exploration in the Mediterranean Sea Turkey, which jointly with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is conducting hydrocarbons exploration in the Mediterranean Sea, has sent the third research vessel to the sea, the Sabah newspaper quotes the Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz as saying on Monday.Yildiz said the second vessel after "Piri Reis" vessel, which is conducting 3D survey, was sent to the Mediterranean Sea 40 days ago.With regard to the third ship, Yildiz said it will conduct research in an area of 1,100 square kilometers. Thus, hydrocarbons exploration will be carried out by three vessels, which will enable rapid conduct of work.The Turkish research vessel "Piri Reis" left the port of Urla for the shores of Cyprus to conduct oil and gas exploration operations and has already completed the first phase of work in water area of 1,000 square kilometers.After Nicosia began working to develop the shelf near the shores of the island, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara will explore for oil and gas in the exclusive economic zone of Northern Cyprus along with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.Erdogan and President Dervis Eroglu of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) signed in New ...