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Turkey seeks oil and gas exploration partnerships in Syria

Turkey Syria Alparslan Bayraktar TPAO August 20, 2026

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on August 20, 2026, that Turkey's state oil company TPAO and private companies are prepared to explore for oil and gas in Syria, both onshore and offshore. The development signals Turkey's effort to expand its energy interests in the region through cooperation with Damascus.

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Turkey looks to expand Syria energy footprint into oil, gas

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Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said state oil giant TPAO and private companies are ready to explore for oil and gas onshore and offshore in Syria.

Turkey is ready to search for oil and gas in Syria, Turkish minister says

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www.reuters.com/business/ene... Turkey is ready to work with Damascus to look for oil and gas in Syria, Turkish Energy ‌Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday.