Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

Soma mine collapse and investigation

2 clusters · 52 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Soma mine collapse: Nine officials arrested after five workers killed

On October 1, a mine collapse occurred at the İmbat Madencilik facility in Soma, Manisa, resulting in the deaths of five workers: Halit Ersay, Kerim Ören, Ramazan İnce, İsa Olcay, and Ömer Karakaya. Two other miners were

Nordex Group wind energy expansion

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nordex Group expands wind energy manufacturing in Turkey

Nordex Group has expanded its operations through significant investments in manufacturing and new service contracts across different regions. In Turkey, the company is significantly expanding its industrial footprint. A

Turkey formalizes COP31 hosting and expands climate agenda

53 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: COP31 preparations focus on EU climate policy and Turkish energy financing

Turkey is intensifying preparations for the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference, scheduled for November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya. Following the decision by 196 countries at COP30 in Brazil, Turkey has assumed the presidency

Turkey renewable surge, EV boom, and infrastructure gaps

49 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey automotive market sees shift toward electric and hybrid vehicles

Turkey’s energy transition and electric vehicle (EV) adoption have accelerated through mid-2026. By July, renewable energy sources accounted for 58% of total electricity generation, a significant increase from 43% the pr

Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant construction progress

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey hosts 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya

Construction of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Mersin, Turkey, has reached several infrastructure and safety milestones. In late August 2026, the site commissioned a second independent fire station to bolster emergenc

Turkey energy independence and expansion strategy

6 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Turkey targets 1 million barrels of daily oil and gas production

Turkey continues to pursue energy independence through expanded domestic production and strategic diversification. Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has reaffirmed targets to increase domestic natural gas usage from 4 million

Organization of Turkic States energy experts competition

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: YEDAŞ team wins international energy expertise award

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held a Vocational Mastery Competition for Energy Experts in Ankara, Turkey. Hosted by TEDAŞ under the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, the event brought together teams fro

Turkey expands energy and mineral infrastructure expropri

6 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: TPAO authorized for urgent expropriation for energy projects

The Turkish government has issued several presidential decrees authorizing urgent expropriations to support energy and strategic resource projects. Initial decrees focused on natural gas pipelines via BOTAŞ and electrici

Turkish Navy Day and maritime strategy commemorations

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Erdoğan invokes Battle of Preveza to claim Mediterranean as ‘Turkish lake’

Turkey marked the 488th anniversary of the Preveze Naval Victory and Navy Day with various ceremonies and public events. In Istanbul, a naval parade through the Bosphorus featured 15 vessels, including the TCG İstanbul,

Turkey nuclear energy expansion plans

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Turkey advances nuclear energy plans via US and Danish partnerships

Turkey has outlined an ambitious national energy strategy to reach at least 20 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2050, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2053. This goal includes the deployment of 5 gigawatts from small mod

Turkey mining safety and environmental regulation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Turkey strengthens oversight of mining site rehabilitation

Turkey is focusing on enhancing safety standards and environmental protections within its mining sector. The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has implemented a tiered inspection system for mines based on risk lev

TPAO energy exploration and production expansion

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: TPAO applies for Black Sea oil production license

Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO) is expanding its international and domestic energy exploration and production activities. In Pakistan, TPAO has commenced natural gas production at the Lundali-1 well in the Su

Turkey SMR technology development and cooperation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkey and US sign agreement on small modular reactors

Turkey has initiated strategic moves to develop Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology as part of a broader goal for national energy independence. Selçuk Bayraktar, Chairman of Baykar, announced that his team at TMRS Ene

Turkey permanent time zone policy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Turkey to maintain permanent daylight saving time in 2026

Turkey has confirmed it will maintain its permanent UTC+3 time zone throughout 2026, declining to implement seasonal time changes. This policy, originally established in 2016 to aid energy conservation, means the country

Turkey scientific research and scholarship expansion

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: TENMAK awards scholarships to 500 Turkish students

Turkey has expanded its scientific research and scholarship initiatives through the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and the Ministry of Industry and Technology. The TENMAK Research Scholarship Program increased

Türkiye energy transition and renewable investment

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Türkiye plans $28 billion electricity transmission investment by 2035

Türkiye is implementing a long-term energy transition strategy aimed at reducing coal’s share in electricity production by 2055. To manage this shift, the government has introduced a National Just Transition Strategy to

Turkish regional chamber of commerce elections

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Turkey announces $28 billion energy infrastructure plan and gas expansion

Turkish regional chambers of commerce are entering election cycles, with various candidates presenting development platforms. In Bodrum, Erdem Ağan, an engineer and businessman, announced his candidacy for the Bodrum Ch

Turkey renewable energy capacity and production growth

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Turkey's solar and wind energy share reaches 23.7% of total production

Turkey is undergoing a significant energy transformation, characterized by a substantial increase in renewable energy capacity and production. As of July 2024, the nation’s total installed electricity capacity reached 12