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Libyan Deal Paves Way for Broader Turkish Drilling in Mediterranean

Rigzone·Oct 22, 2026 · 4:21 AM CT
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Libya's eastern government in Benghazi ratified a maritime boundary deal with Turkey, joining the rival Tripoli government in backing it. Turkey says the deal protects its rights, clearing the way for wider drilling in the eastern Mediterranean despite objections from Greece and Cyprus.

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