Turkey says it is prepared to conduct oil and gas exploration in Syria, including both offshore and onshore areas. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar says the state oil company TPAO and private companies are ready to carry out seismic surveys and exploration drilling.
Bayraktar also indicates Turkey is open to working with Damascus as exploration plans are discussed. The two reports describe his remarks made in connection with a joint press conference in Damascus, where he presents Turkey’s readiness to expand its energy footprint in Syria beyond existing activity.
While both outlets agree on the minister’s announcement and the roles of TPAO and private firms, they provide limited additional detail on scope, timing, or specific locations. Neither report in the provided excerpts elaborates on how agreements would be structured, whether international partners are involved, or how the effort would be affected by sanctions or security conditions.
