Turkey aims to cover more than half of its gas needs by 2028 through domestic production and liquefied gas imported from the United States. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This policy may reduce the share of Russia and Iran in the main gas market in Europe. The United States is demanding that Turkey reduce its energy ties with Russia and Iran.
President Donald Trump proposed reducing gas purchases from Russia during a meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in September. Currently, Russia is Turkey's largest gas supplier, but its share is gradually decreasing.
Some pipeline gas supply contracts will expire in the near future. Therefore, Turkey is increasing gas imports from the United States and Algeria and developing domestic gas production.
According to experts, Turkey may sell its own gas products as well as imported gas to Europe in the future. This will further strengthen the country's energy security.
Turkey's new gas policy is an important step aimed at increasing independence in the country's energy sector and strengthening its position in international markets.
