The Turkish-owned Oruc Reis has successfully returned to Turkey after conducting an oil exploration mission off the coast of Somalia. The ship and its crew have safely returned to their country after completing their mission in Somalia, according to international media reports.
On June 15, Somali government officials said goodbye to the ship as it departed from the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The Oruc Reis conducted an exploration mission in three locations along the Somali coast, covering an estimated 4,000 square kilometers.
The exploration mission is part of an agreement between the federal government of Somalia and Turkey to cooperate in oil exploration. The data collected during the exploration is expected to be analyzed and interpreted in the coming weeks.
The official results of the survey are expected to be announced in the next one to two months, with high hopes that the areas discovered contain significant oil reserves. The Somali people are eagerly awaiting the discovery of oil, which could lead to job creation and efficient use of the country’s resources.
The exploration initiative is said to reflect the growing cooperation between Somalia and Turkey, which aims to enhance economic development and resource management.
The successful return of Oruc Reis is said to mark a significant breakthrough in Somalia’s oil exploration.
As expected, many Somalis are hopeful that this effort will bring tangible benefits to the nation, paving the way for a prosperous future.
