Turkish research vessel conducts pipeline survey off northern Cyprus

The Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis is currently operating off the coast of Kyrenia in the northern part of Cyprus. According to reports based on the Turkish outlet Yeni Safak, the vessel is conducting engineering surveys for a proposed natural gas pipeline connecting Anamur, Turkey, to Teknecik, located east of Kyrenia. This activity is taking place under a maritime NAVTEX issued for the period between October 1 and October 25, 2026.

The project design involves a total length of approximately 101 kilometers, with 97 kilometers subsea and 4 kilometers on land, utilizing two pipelines with a diameter of 22 inches. Turkish authorities aim to complete all technical and engineering studies by the end of 2026, with the objective of making the pipeline operational by 2028. The initiative is intended to facilitate the transport of natural gas from Turkey to the occupied territories of Cyprus.