# Turkey maritime gas pipeline survey in Eastern Mediterranean > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-maritime-gas-pipeline-survey-in-eastern-mediterranean > Updated: 2026-10-05T19:11:10.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Turkey has deployed the research vessel Oruç Reis to conduct scientific and underwater surveys in the Eastern Mediterranean. The mission, supported by vessels Denar Pathfinder, Denar Echo, and Kırıcı, is scheduled to run through October 25. The surveys focus on a planned 97-to-101 kilometer undersea natural gas pipeline intended to link Turkey’s southern coast with northern Cyprus. The project aims to supply gas to power plants in northern Cyprus to reduce reliance on liquid fuels, with a target operational date of 2028. The proposed pipeline is designed to allow bidirectional flow, which could potentially enable gas from the Eastern Mediterranean to be sent to Turkey. The deployment has caused regional friction. The Republic of Cyprus has raised objections with the United Nations, claiming the project violates its sovereignty and maritime rights. Additionally, there are concerns that the vessel may move westward toward maritime zones of interest to Greece during the mission. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Oruç Reis conducts maritime research for planned gas pipeline The Turkish research vessel Oruç Reis is conducting maritime surveys for a planned natural gas pipeline between Anamur and Kyrenia, sparking regional concerns regarding maritime boundaries. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oru-reis-conducts-maritime-research-for-planned-gas-pipeline ### 2026-10-02: Turkey deploys Oruç Reis for Mediterranean gas pipeline survey Turkey has deployed the Oruç Reis research vessel to survey the Eastern Mediterranean along a planned natural gas pipeline route connecting Turkey to northern Cyprus. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-deploys-oru-reis-for-mediterranean-gas-pipeline-survey --- Cite as: Turkey maritime gas pipeline survey in Eastern Mediterranean. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-maritime-gas-pipeline-survey-in-eastern-mediterranean