Osman Gazi Platform Set to Leave Port for Sakarya Gas Field
The floating production platform is scheduled to depart Filyos on October 17, with production planned to begin in early 2027.
Key takeaways
- Osman Gazi is scheduled to leave Filyos on October 17.
- The ministry says production is planned to start in early 2027 and reach 20 million cubic meters per day.
Turkey’s Osman Gazi floating gas production platform is scheduled to leave Filyos port on October 17 for the Sakarya Gas Field, the Energy Ministry said. Production from the platform is planned to begin in early 2027.
Once operational, the platform is expected to help raise output to 20 million cubic meters per day, according to the ministry. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said production that currently meets the needs of 4 million homes could rise to 8 million.
The platform is being prepared to operate 170 kilometers offshore, with a planned service life of 20 years. The ministry said 11 of its 21 facilities were rebuilt for Sakarya field production, while the others were modified.
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