Back in March 2024, the Federal Government of Somalia and the Republic of Türkiye signed a major offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production agreement in Istanbul. This strategic partnership allowed Turkey’s state-owned energy company, Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), to conduct 3D seismic surveys and drill for oil and gas in both offshore blocks and three land blocks covering roughly 16,000 square kilometers, with the additional agreement for onshore exploration signed in early 2025. Turkey wasted little time, dispatching…