ISTANBUL Türkiye ’s latest discovery of a 75 billion cubic meter natural gas reserve in the Göktepe-3 well in the Black Sea is being hailed as a major step toward energy security and a stronger role on the global energy stage. On Saturday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced the find, which was made during recent exploration efforts in the Black Sea. The Göktepe-3 well is located 69 kilometers (42.8 miles) west of the Sakarya Gas Field and 165 kilometers (102 miles) from the shore. The