This figure is significant enough to seriously reduce Türkiye's natural gas imports, which amount to approximately $12 billion annually.

Türkiye's natural gas production from onshore and offshore fields reached 473.8 million cubic meters by the end of 2019, while the total amount of gas produced domestically to date is 16 billion 615 million cubic meters. A portion of this production is carried out by TPAO (Turkish Petroleum Corporation), and the remainder by domestic and foreign companies.

99% ARE FROM ABROAD.

Türkiye's current annual production only meets about 1% of its total gas needs, which are around 45 billion cubic meters. 99% of its natural gas needs are met through pipeline imports from Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the USA, Norway, Qatar, Algeria, and various other countries.

Türkiye's natural gas import bill fluctuates depending on oil prices. This figure was between $10-15 billion in 2015 and subsequent years.

Türkiye's remaining natural gas reserves are estimated at 3.3 billion cubic meters, primarily located in onshore fields. The discovery of 320 billion cubic meters of gas reserves in the Black Sea is almost 20 times the total amount of natural gas Türkiye has produced to date.

NAME: SAKARYA GAS FIELD

President Erdoğan announced that the discovered field has been named the Sakarya Gas Field. If the Sakarya Gas Field produces 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, it could meet one-fifth of Türkiye's natural gas needs for 32 years.

HOW TO REMOVE IT?

Before production can begin at the Tuna-1 site, it is necessary to first calculate the proven reserves in the field and develop a production plan, as well as to establish the necessary production facilities and platforms. Meanwhile, new drilling operations will continue to explore for gas. After production begins at the site, a pipeline will also need to be laid to transport the extracted gas ashore.