# Turkish regional chamber of commerce elections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-regional-chamber-of-commerce-elections
> Updated: 2026-09-15T23:35:00.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

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 Chamber of Commerce Presidency. Ağan intends to utilize his experience in chamber management to implement a participatory and transparent leadership approach.

Other regional developments include Sebahattin Gündoğdu’s candidacy in Ardahan, where he proposes a Border Trade Center and a new Organized Industrial Zone. In Afşin, Bekir Sıtkı Can is seeking re-election to continue supporting local business investments. Additionally, Erkan Dalyan has presented a manifesto for the Çorum Chamber of Commerce, focusing on hosting pharmaceutical congresses and increasing value-added production through NGO cooperation.

## Claims

- Turkey is currently experiencing the largest energy crisis in modern history. (disputed by 3 sources)
- The world is currently experiencing the largest energy crisis in modern history. (disputed by 2 sources)
- A delegation from Diyarbakır met with the Minister of Energy to discuss energy infrastructure needs for industrial and agricultural sectors. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Turkey has prepared alternative supply plans for 32-33 million vehicles, 22 million natural gas households, and 42 million electricity subscribers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Osman Gazi Floating Production Platform is scheduled to be sent to the Black Sea by the end of October. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Turkey's electricity transmission network has undergone a major transformation over the last 20 years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Turkey plans to invest $28 billion in electricity transmission infrastructure by 2035. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Turkey aims to reach 120 gigawatts of installed capacity in wind and solar power as part of its 2035 Roadmap. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Osman Gazi platform is expected to produce its first gas by the end of the year. (single source)
- The Phase-2 expansion of the Sakarya Gas Field will add 10 million cubic meters to daily natural gas production, serving an additional 4 million households. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Turkey announces $28 billion energy infrastructure plan and gas expansion

Turkey plans to invest $28 billion in electricity infrastructure by 2035 and expand natural gas production via the Osman Gazi platform to secure energy supplies for millions of citizens.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sebahattin-gndodu-announces-candidacy-for-atso-presidency

### 2026-08-21: Erdem Ağan announces candidacy for Bodrum Chamber of Commerce Presidency

Engineer and businessman Erdem Ağan has announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Bodrum Chamber of Commerce, pledging a transparent and result-oriented leadership approach.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erdem-aan-announces-candidacy-for-bodrum-chamber-of-commerce-presidency

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Cite as: Turkish regional chamber of commerce elections. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-regional-chamber-of-commerce-elections