Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar made important statements about developments and investments in Turkey’s energy sector in a television program he watched. Bayraktar shared details about the natural gas discovery in the Black Sea and new investments.
New Natural Gas Ship Coming
Minister Bayraktar, who provided information about the new natural gas ship that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced upon his return from the TRNC, said, “It is coming early next week.” This ship stands out as an important step that will strengthen Turkey’s energy supply.
New Discoveries in the Black Sea
Minister Bayraktar stated that new discoveries were made in the Black Sea and said, “We discovered a new location off the coast of Rize. Our new discoveries and drilling will continue.” These discoveries, which aim to meet a significant portion of Turkey’s energy needs, can make significant contributions to the country’s economy.
Targets in Energy Production
Bayraktar also mentioned the targets in energy production and said, “We need 2 million barrels of natural gas and oil. We can only produce 1/8 of this need. First, Black Sea and Mediterranean gas will be put into service. Then, we plan to make new discoveries in the Aegean.” Minister Bayraktar also shared information about Turkey’s strategic plans in the field of energy and emphasized that efforts to increase the country’s energy security are ongoing.
Minister Bayraktar’s Statements in Brief:
- The new natural gas carrier is arriving at the beginning of the week.
- New discoveries have been made in the Black Sea and new drilling is planned.
- Turkey’s energy needs and production targets.
