
Türkiye Opens Somalia Deepwater Campaign
Türkiye has launched its first overseas deepwater drilling campaign in Somalia, with Çağrı Bey heading to the CURAD-1 well for a 288-day program targeting 7,500 m total depth.

Türkiye has launched its first overseas deepwater drilling campaign in Somalia, with Çağrı Bey heading to the CURAD-1 well for a 288-day program targeting 7,500 m total depth.

TPAO’s 12,000-ft-rated drillship Dorado is traveling from Singapore to Türkiye, with arrival expected in early December 2025. The vessel follows sister rig Draco, which has already reached Türkiye, as Dorado prepares for expected 2026 work.
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