Two new deep -sea drillers of the seventh generation, recently included in the Turkish energy fleet, will be ready for operation: the first – in January, the second – in February 2026. This was announced by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey Alparslan Bayractar.
According to the Ministry of the Ministry of Economics, Türkiye strengthened its energy fleet with two identical courts as part of a strategy to increase production and development of new deposits.
Both vessels, 228 meters long and 42 meters wide, until they received names. After signing the contract of sale, they were transferred to the company Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO). Built in South Korea last year, ships are capable of drilling at a depth of 12 thousand meters.
They are equipped with a helipad and living rooms for 200 people and are classified as 7th generation drilling vessels with high performance. The maintenance allows them to work without breaks until 2029.
At the stage of selection of ships, drilling tables, machine departments, navigation bridges and critical elements of deck equipment were carefully studied. In addition, functional tests of drilling, ship and underwater systems were carried out. Particular attention was paid to saving time, operating flexibility and reduction of costs.
Minister Bayractar, whose words are given in the message, noted that the first ship would arrive in Turkey about two months later. After undergoing all accreditation and certification procedures, it will begin work in January 2026, and the second – in February.
With the inclusion of new drilling vessels, Türkiye will be one of the countries with the four most modern energy fleets in the world. Prior to their acquisition, Türkiye ranked fifth in terms of power of the energy fleet.
The current fleet includes Fatih, Yavuz, Kanuni and Abdülhamid Han Bar, which actively work in the Black Sea, in the Sakarya gas field.
The Oruç Reis seismic ship, which completed its first intercontinental mission in Somalia, has returned to the “Blue Motherland” and is preparing for a new task in the Filos. Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa vessel continues to work in the Black Sea.
In addition to drilling and seismic exploration ships, the Turkish energy fleet includes 11 auxiliary vessels, one construction vessel and one floating production platform.