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Türkiye to Drill Offshore Pakistan: A Serious Energy Move, Not Yet an Oil Discovery

Türkiye’s TPAO is preparing to drill offshore Pakistan, but exploration is not discovery. Here is what the project means for energy security and investment.

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August 11, 2026 and it takes 9–10 minutes to read.

Pakistan and Türkiye flags beside an offshore drilling rig as TPAO prepares to explore Pakistani waters

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When is offshore drilling expected to begin?

Ali Pervaiz Malik indicated September or October 2026. A precise drilling date, well location and rig name were not disclosed in the reports reviewed.

Does TPAO have offshore expertise?

Yes. TPAO is Türkiye’s national petroleum company and has experience in offshore seismic exploration and drilling. Experience lowers execution risk but cannot guarantee geological success.

Will this reduce Pakistan’s petrol prices?

Not immediately. Any price impact would depend on a commercial discovery, development cost, production volume, global prices, taxation and domestic pricing policy.

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In this article:Ali Pervaiz Malik, Arabian Sea, Indus Basin, Islamabad, Karachi, pakistan, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, TPAO, Turkish Petroleum Corporation, Türkiye
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