Production will begin later in the month at the natural gas exploration platform at offshore Akcakoca on the Black Sea, Anatolia news agency reports.
Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), American Toreador Resources Corporation and Stratic Energy Corporation are jointly operating the exploratory wells offshore of Akcakoca.
TPAO officials told Anatolia that construction of an undersea pipeline has been completed. An official launching ceremony will be held later in April.