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Turkey energy independence and expansion strategy

Overview

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 households to 8 million by the end of 2026, with a long-term goal of reaching 16 to 17 million households by 2028.

In the oil sector, daily production in the Gabar region has reached between 83,000 and 84,000 barrels, following seismic and drilling activities in areas cleared of terrorism. This growth is part of a broader strategy to reduce the annual 60 to 70 billion dollars spent on energy imports, which the government views as essential for strengthening the national budget and reducing the current account deficit.

Beyond fossil fuels, the government is focusing on electrification and mining. Strategic goals include reaching 8 to 10 million electric vehicles by 2035 and ensuring nuclear energy provides 10 to 15 percent of the nation’s electricity by 2050. Additionally, plans are underway to transform Hakkari into a mining hub for zinc and lead, with an emphasis on establishing industrial facilities for value-added production rather than just raw material extraction. These initiatives are central to the ‘Turkey Century’ vision, which rests on energy independence, food security, and a strengthened national defense industry.

Entities

Alparslan Bayraktar · Gabar · Turkey · Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı · Sakarya Gas Field

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Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Turkey targets energy independence through oil, mining, and electrification

    Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced Turkey's energy independence goals, including 84,000 barrels of daily oil from Gabar, mining expansion in Hakkari, and a target of 10 million electric vehicles by 2035.

  2. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Turkey targets energy independence through gas and oil expansion

    Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced targets for energy independence, including expanding domestic gas to 17 million households by 2028 and increasing oil production in Gabar.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Turkey increases domestic oil and natural gas production

    Turkey's domestic oil production reached 23.1 million barrels and natural gas exceeded 1.64 billion cubic meters in the first half of the year, driven by the Gabar field and Sakarya Gas Field.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Turkey advances energy goals with gas discovery and new production platform

    Turkey's Abdülhamid Han drilling vessel marks four years of service with a 75 billion cubic meter gas discovery, while preparations for the Osman Gazi production platform continue.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Turkey expands international energy strategy across three continents

    Turkey aims to transform TPAO into a global energy player with a 1 million barrel daily production target through strategic partnerships in Iraq, Somalia, Libya, and beyond.

Sources

aksam.com.tr · aksiyon.com.tr · avrupagazete.co.uk · benguturk.com · borsagundem.com · corumhakimiyet.net · dikgazete.com · dunya.com · ekohaber.com.tr · enerjihaber.com · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazeterize.com · gazeteyenisoz.com · haber16.com · haber7.com · haberaktuel.com · ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · m.haber7.com · m.sabah.com.tr · master.com.cy · medyagazete.com · migrant.org · odatv4.com · promotionworld.com · rayhaber.com · sondakika.com · sonhaber.com.tr · southernschoolsbookaward.co.uk · springboardsports.com · vanhabergazetesi.com · yeniyolgazetesi.com

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