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Türkiye has outlined an ambitious plan for energy production in 2025, setting a target of drilling 270 wells across land and maritime zones, including the Mediterranean waters around Turkish Cyprus.
This intensified focus on local oil and gas resources aims to reduce energy imports and strengthen Türkiye’s energy independence, as highlighted in the "2025 Presidential Annual Program" released by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance and the Presidency’s Strategy and Budget Office.
The Gabar region has been a focal point of recent oil discoveries. According to the program, Türkiye’s cumulative oil reserves from recent findings in Gabar have reached approximately 867 million barrels.
These discoveries, made between 2021 and 2023, have allowed Türkiye to accelerate domestic production significantly. As of September, production from wells in the area stands at around 48,100 barrels per day, with total output in Gabar over the past three years reaching 17.1 million barrels.
Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Oct. 7 that national daily oil production has reached nearly 110,000 barrels. Projections indicate that this output could increase to 172,000 barrels daily by 2025, aligning with Türkiye's strategic goals for energy security and sustainability.
Türkiye’s natural gas production has also seen a remarkable uptick. In 2023, the nation recorded a 109% year-on-year increase in gas production, totaling 852 million cubic meters. Domestic production currently meets around 1.7% of national consumption.
Plans for 2025 aim to boost gas output to 3 billion cubic meters annually, which would help offset the need for imported gas and contribute to stabilizing domestic energy costs.
The upcoming year will see increased exploration and drilling activities across Türkiye’s land and maritime territories, including the territorial waters around Turkish Cyprus. The initiative includes:
The Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources will lead this project, employing state-of-the-art drilling technologies and engaging in strategic partnerships to maximize output and efficiency.
In line with the new annual program, Türkiye's energy sector targets the following for 2025:
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