In his briefing to parliament, the minister also revealed that in 2025 Turkey completed 182 onshore oil drilling operations and 17 offshore drillings, while 48 onshore and four offshore drilling activities are currently ongoing. These efforts have led to the discovery of 62 million barrels of new reserves, he said.
The move places Somalia among the countries given special priority in Turkey’s energy policy, at a time when the Federal Government of Somalia is seeking to attract foreign investment and expand domestic energy infrastructure.
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre have previously stated that oil production in the country is expected to begin in 2026, aligning with Turkey’s newly announced drilling plans.