Turkey proposes electrical grid interconnection with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria

Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has announced discussions regarding a major regional electrical interconnection project. The proposed initiative aims to link the power grids of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria to enhance regional energy integration and stability.

During the 25th World Petroleum Council conference in Riyadh, Bayraktar met with energy ministers from several nations to discuss bilateral cooperation. In discussions with Saudi officials, he highlighted a previously signed renewable energy agreement for 5,000 megawatts as a foundation for strategic partnership.

Regarding Iraq, Bayraktar expressed a commitment to elevating oil and gas cooperation to include advanced electrical infrastructure and interconnection projects. He also engaged with Libyan officials to discuss ongoing and future oil and gas exploration activities, as well as Uzbek counterparts to explore opportunities in electricity, natural gas, and mining.