US allows Türkiye to work with Gazprombank
Washington has met Türkiye halfway and agreed not to apply sanctions against Gazprombank so that Ankara can pay for Russian gas.
Alparslan Bayraktar
Türkiye seeks exemptions from US sanctions for Russian gas
US sanctions against Gazprombank may leave Türkiye without Russian gas. The Turkish authorities are seeking exemptions from these restrictions to continue using the Russian bank for gas payments.
Azerbaijan and Türkiye discuss green energy cooperation
Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar discussed the development of energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and Türkiye. Discussions …
Russia's experience in building NPPs is essential - Ankara
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar underscored Türkiye’s commitment to developing a robust nuclear power program. He cited ongoing partnerships with Russia, China and South Korea for large-scale …
Türkiye opens gas trading center in Istanbul
The gas hub project in Türkiye is being implemented. The Turkish authorities intend to open a gas trading center in Istanbul in 2025. It will be managed, among others, by Gazprom and Botaş.
Akkuyu nuclear plant’s first reactor almost ready
Readiness for the start is over 90% for the first reactor of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said. "Construction of our first nuclear reactors is underway at present. …
Türkiye calls for lifting sanctions on companies operating in nuclear sector
The Turkish Minister of Energy has announced the need to lift sanctions on companies operating in the nuclear sector. According to him, the sanctions are holding back technological progress.
Bayraktar: Construction of Akkuyu NPP means realization of Türkiye’s 70-year dream
The Turkish Minister of Energy visited the Akkuyu NPP construction site. He noted that the first of the plant's reactors would be launched in 2025, and the launch of other reactors would take place by 2028.
Commissioning of Akkuyu NPP may be delayed due to Germany's Siemens
Turkey's plans for the commissioning of the first power unit of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant on October 29 may be …
Türkiye to begin exploration of oil and gas fields off Somalia coast
The Turkish authorities have agreed with the leadership of Somalia on the exploration of oil and gas fields off the coast of this African country. Drilling will be carried out to a depth of up to 7 thousand meters.
Russia to launch first power unit of Akkuyu NPP in Türkiye
The first Turkish nuclear power plant is being prepared for launch. The process was discussed by the General Director of Rosatom and the Turkish Minister of Energy.
Turkey considers Rosatom as best candidate to build Sinop NPP
Russia’s state-owned Rosatom Corp. is “ahead” in a bid to build Turkey’s second nuclear power plant, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said in an interview with Bloomberg. …
Türkiye increases Sakarya gas production
Türkiye's daily natural gas production from the Sakarya field in the Black Sea has reached 5.5 million cubic meters, …
Türkiye and Gazprom discuss gas hub project
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller and Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar discussed bilateral cooperation during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), including the development of an international gas hub. …
Turkmenistan to supply its gas to Türkiye through Azerbaijan and Georgia
Türkiye announced an agreement between Ankara and Ashgabat on the transportation of Turkmen natural gas through Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Türkiye to increase capacity of NPPs to 20,000 MW
Within 26 years, the Turkish authorities intend to significantly increase nuclear power. The installation of large reactors at nuclear power plants will help increase energy to 20 thousand MW.
Türkiye heads for green energy
Türkiye intends to annually increase the share of green energy in the country’s energy production industry by 5 GW
Türkiye resorts to Rosatom
Türkiye intends to expand partnerships with Russia's state corporation Rosatom, Türkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said, addressing the ATOMEXPO-2024 event. According to him, …
Ankara: steps being taken to prevent Akkuyu construction
The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will boast four reactors and will supply 10% of Türkiye's electricity consumption, …
Russia and Türkiye discuss gas supplies and energy cooperation
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held talks with Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar in Ankara yesterday, the Russian government reported. "The …
