“Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) will soon begin offshore drilling operations in Pakistan’s territorial waters, Pakistani Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik confirmed Sunday, as Türkiye and Pakistan move ahead with agreements covering three offshore and two onshore hydrocarbon exploration fields set to launch in 2026.”
“Malik highlighted Pakistan’s energy challenges, saying the country imports around 90% of its energy requirements, while domestic oil production stands at approximately 70,000 barrels per day against daily demand of around 500,000 barrels…”
“Separately, TPAO signed three offshore and two onshore hydrocarbon research and exploration agreements with Pakistani companies in Islamabad in December 2025.”
“The Pakistani companies involved are Mari Energies, Fatima Group, OGDCL, PPL, Prime and GHPL, according to a statement.”
“Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that Türkiye will explore for oil and natural gas in the five Pakistani fields in 2026.”