Pakistan, Türkiye to Revive Offshore Exploration After Nearly Two Decades
Malik said Pakistan will fully support the Turkish Petroleum Offshore Company vessel as offshore exploration resumes after nearly two decades.
- Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik chaired a high-level meeting on Friday to review preparations for the arrival of a Turkish Petroleum Offshore Company seismic vessel in Karachi.
- The vessel's arrival between November 17-20, 2026, marks Pakistan's first major offshore exploration push in 20 years, strengthening bilateral ties following the Mecca Agreement signed by both nations.
- Malik emphasized the government's full commitment to facilitating the initiative, while Project Manager TPOC expressed confidence in the cooperation received from Pakistani authorities.
- Relevant departments are coordinating operational, logistical, maritime, and security arrangements to ensure timely facilitation of the vessel's arrival and commencement of offshore operations.
- Building Pakistan's energy security is the campaign's primary objective, positioning this initiative as a new chapter of cooperation between the two nations after the 20-year exploration gap.
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Turkish seismic vessel to arrive in Karachi between Nov 17 and 20: Ali Pervaiz Malik
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations and arrangements for the arrival of the seismic vessel of Turkish Petroleum Offshore Company (TPOC) in Pakistan.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that they aim to expand the overseas activities of Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), saying, "We have ongoing projects targeting Pakistan. Our Oruç Reis seismic vessel is currently en route to the waters off Pakistan."
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