Italian engineering and construction company Saipem has won a major contract (~USD 1.5 billion) from Turkish Petroleum OTC for the third phase of developing the Sakarya gas field in the Black Sea.
Located about 170 km off Filyos, Zonguldak on Turkey’s Black Sea coast, Sakarya is the country’s largest offshore natural gas discovery.
Under the new contract, Saipem’s responsibilities include engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of:
- Eight rigid flowlines from subsea wells,
- A gas export pipeline (GEP) of ~183 km with 24-inch diameter,
- A connection from the offshore floating production unit (FPU) to the onshore facility in Filyos.
The FPU will draw production from 27 wells located in both the Sakarya field and the Amasra field. Offshore operations are scheduled to begin in 2027, and the contract is expected to span approximately three years.
This contract builds on Saipem’s prior involvement: the company handled Phase 1 of the Sakarya development (award in 2021) and is nearing completion of work under Phase 2, awarded in 2023.
From Turkey’s perspective, this project is strategically important—it supports energy independence and enhances the nation’s capacity to produce its own gas. For Saipem, the contract further strengthens its footprint in Turkey and reinforces its position in deep-water offshore engineering markets.
