Turkish energy minister says TPAO will start land drilling in TRNC

GIRNE (A.A) - November 26, 2011 - Turkish energy minister said on Saturday that TPAO (Turkish Petroleum Corp.) would start oil drilling in lands of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) within next two or three months. Energy & Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz delivered a speech at the 5th Energy Summit in Girne city of TRNC. Yildiz said that in accordance with the agreement (signed by TRNC and TPAO), TPAO would start drilling in TRNC's lands within next two or three months, stating that they completed all technical preparations for it.