By Türkiye is poised to expand its natural gas exports to the European Union (EU) contingent upon long-term commitments from EU counterparts.
Infrastructure Investment Conditions
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar emphasizes the need for EU guarantees to justify necessary infrastructure investments.
Current Challenges and Criticisms
Bayraktar criticizes Europe’s complex gas swap proposals, citing Türkiye’s existing infrastructure limitations.
Collaboration with Azerbaijan
Efforts to enhance export capacity involve collaborations with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, contingent on assured European demand.
Türkiye’s Role as a Regional Gas Hub
Türkiye aims to strengthen its position as a regional gas hub amidst regulatory scrutiny over a Bulgarian LNG import and re-export agreement.
Regulatory Scrutiny
A Bulgarian LNG agreement faces EU antitrust scrutiny amid concerns over costs and access to Türkiye’s gas grid.
Türkiye’s Nuclear Power and Renewable Energy Plans
In addition to gas exports, Türkiye advances nuclear energy plans with Rosatom and targets renewable energy expansion.
Nuclear Power Projects
Plans include partnerships with Rosatom for Türkiye’s second nuclear power plant in Sinop, with ambitions for additional facilities in Thrace.
Renewable Energy Goals
Türkiye plans to triple renewable energy capacity by 2053, aiming for carbon neutrality while expanding nuclear energy contributions.
