Natural gas deposit found in Istanbul

Natural gas deposits have been found in Istanbul's Silivri district, World Bulletin cites Turkish media as saying on Tuesday.

An exploratory drilling operation headed by Merty Energy has reached a natural gas deposit at a depth of some 500 meters in the Çayırlık-1 field, the company's officials said.

Merty Energy CEO Ongun Yoldemir was quoted by Reuters as saying, “Drillers will also look for natural gas deposits in the Damlıca-1 field after tests are completed.”