Saipem has been selected by Turkish Petroleum OTC to lead a new expansion phase of the Sakarya gas field, located in the Turkish sector of the Black Sea. The contract, valued at approximately $425 million, reinforces the company’s strategic positioning in the Eurasian country’s energy market.
With an estimated duration of two and a half years, this project is part of the third phase of the Sakarya field development and incorporates additional activities that will scale up domestic natural gas production.
153 km of gas pipelines at 2200 meters depth
The contract covers engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) services for 3 new pipelines with a combined length of 153 kilometers. These will connect the newly discovered Goktepe field, at a depth of 2200 meters, with the existing Sakarya Phase 3 facilities, located 80 kilometers away.
The execution of the work will be carried out with the Castoroneone of Saipem’s flagship units for deepwater pipelaying. The offshore campaign is scheduled for the second half of 2027, in continuity with the contract previously signed in September 2025 for the same field.
A blueprint for Turkey’s energy strategy
The development of the Sakarya field and the Goktepe field is in line with the Turkish government’s objectives to reduce its dependence on foreign energy by exploiting its own resources in the Black Sea. Black Sea. In this context, the partnership with Saipem allows Turkish Petroleum OTC to advance critical infrastructure that will support increased natural gas production in the region.
The project also represents a relevant step in Turkey’s commitment to a safe, efficient and sustainable energy transition, while strengthening its technical capabilities in the offshore segment.
Saipem and its commitment to sustainable energy development
Saipem, a global company headquartered in Italy, specializes in the execution of large offshore and onshore projects. With a presence in more than 50 countries and a team of 30,000 employees, the company integrates technological innovation and sustainability into its operations, focusing on solutions that support the transition to Net Zero.
This new contract reaffirms Saipem’s reputation as a strategic partner of reference in emerging energy markets and consolidates its role as a key supplier in projects that drive energy self-sufficiency.
Source: Saipem