Saipem’s pipelay vessel Castorone has successfully crossed the Bosphorus Strait in Türkiye, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward the Black Sea. The vessel is set to undertake a pipeline installation job as part of the second phase of the Sakarya project for Turkish Petroleum. This development is a crucial step forward for the project, which aims to harness the rich gas reserves in the region.
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Estonia’s armed forces have launched a naval operation to protect the Estlink 1 undersea power cable in the Baltic Sea in response to the damage this week of a parallel electricity line, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on Friday. This move highlights the increasing tensions between Estonia and Russia, as well as the growing concern over energy security in the region.