Turkey eyeing control of East Med

The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has extensive and long-term plans in the Eastern Mediterranean that do not only include Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), but also areas on the edge of the Greek continental shelf, Kathimerini understands.
According to analysts, TPAO appears to have already carried out seismic explorations in certain areas east of the 28th meridian on the edge of the Greek continental shelf where there are indications of hydrocarbon reserves.
The same analysts also believe that Ankara's next step will be to conduct supplementary prospecting to select drilling targets, with the ultimate aim of consolidating its claims by installing platforms to extract hydrocarbons.
Turkey's plan to extend its activities in the Eastern Mediterranean stem from its increasing energy needs, in particular for natural gas, where demand is estimated at 52...