Alparslan Bayraktar

Loading of dummy fuel complete at Akkuyu's first reactor unit

Sudan's energy minister invites Turkish companies to invest in oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, seeking to rebuild infrastructure devastated by conflict and revive bilateral cooperation agreements that stalled during the war.

Erdogan welcomes Niger’s Tchiani with full military ceremony in Ankara

Egypt's petroleum minister and Turkey's energy minister discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in energy and mining sectors, including Turkish investments in Egyptian gold exploration and regional collaboration in the eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey's state energy company BOTAŞ is negotiating with Russia's Gazprom to extend natural gas supply contracts expiring in 2026, critical for Ankara's energy security as it balances domestic demand, transit revenues, and regional hub ambitions.

Turkish Energy Minister Bayraktar stated that Iran's regional conflict demonstrated global economic fragility regarding energy security, emphasizing Turkey's preparation through new infrastructure projects and regional integration initiatives to reduce foreign energy dependence.

Erdoğan meets Sudan's PM, pledging support for sovereignty and increased humanitarian aid.

Gold mining in Turkey has depleted water sources, drying up fifty springs in one village since operations began twenty years ago, while rapid permit expansion threatens agricultural communities and water reserves as the government prioritizes mining investment.

Turkey transformed from energy importer to exporter by investing in refining capacity, underground storage, and supply diversification, enabling it to export 402,000 tonnes of jet fuel monthly while European airlines cancelled flights during regional supply crises.

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar praised Türkiye's exemplary energy cooperation with Azerbaijan, highlighting the strategic partnership's significance in regional energy security and bilateral relations.

Egypt's petroleum minister announced plans to increase mining's GDP contribution from under 1% to 6%, launching its first aerial mineral survey since 1984 in June to attract investment and unlock the sector's economic potential through modernized frameworks and technology integration.

Egypt's Minister Karim Badawi outlines the country's mining strategy at the OECD Critical Minerals Forum.

Energy crisis could redraw energy map in Türkiye's favor

The geopolitics of CRMs: Türkiye, the overlooked pillar of the EU strategy

Turkey's Iran gas contract expires July with no ongoing extension talks, though negotiations remain possible; Turkey imported 7.6 billion cubic meters annually, representing 13% of total imports, while diversifying supplies through Russian liquefied natural gas.

Turkey proposes multiple overland pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz to address the current energy crisis, where Iran's blockade has disrupted global supplies and caused oil prices to surge past $120 barrel and damaged Qatar's LNG capacity by seventeen percent.

Turkey proposes alternative energy pipelines through the Middle East to bypass Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz, citing feasibility constraints and regional political obstacles amid regional tensions.

Erdoğan receives Venezuelan acting president in Istanbul

Turkey and Azerbaijan propose developing an electricity corridor modeled after TANAP to transport Azerbaijan's renewable energy to Europe, strengthening EU energy security and diversifying supply routes following Russia-Ukraine conflict disruptions.

From Zero Waste to COP31: How Türkiye carved its own path to greater climate impact

Egypt's petroleum minister highlighted the country's strategic position as an energy bridge between the Caspian region and Europe, emphasizing natural gas infrastructure and regional cooperation at Baku Energy Week.

Turkey and Azerbaijan are developing an electricity corridor to connect Azerbaijani power to southeast Europe, mirroring their successful natural gas pipeline model, with Turkey investing thirty billion dollars in infrastructure upgrades over ten years.

Iran conflict underscores importance of energy security: Minister

Türkiye hosts a natural resources summit to discuss global energy security and investment strategies amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Turkey offers extensive guarantees and incentives to lure Saudi capital in a renewable energy agreement.

Iraq is routing Basra crude oil through Kurdistan's pipeline to Turkey, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz where only two tankers have transited since conflict erupted, ensuring ninety percent of state revenue continues flowing amid regional security restrictions.

Turkey's minister warns that concentrated critical mineral supplies and escalating protectionist trade policies pose significant risks to global economic stability and growth.

Egypt's Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi met Turkish officials and mining companies in Istanbul to expand bilateral cooperation, attract investment into Egypt's mining sector, and deepen energy partnerships, emphasizing regulatory reforms, downstream processing, and renewable energy targets of 42% by 2030.

Egypt and Türkiye's ministers agreed to strengthen mining and energy cooperation through joint working groups, expertise exchange, and investment exploration, building on their May 2025 memorandum during discussions in Istanbul.

Türkiye gains an edge by rerouting oil and gas flows away from the Strait of Hormuz via pipeline expansions.

Turkey's energy minister confirmed the country's Iranian gas import contract expires in July, delivering 9.6 billion cubic meters annually, though actual flows fell short at 7.6 bcm last year, representing 13 percent of total imports, with no extension negotiations currently underway.

IRENA's Director-General Francesco La Camera stated that Middle East tensions exposed fossil fuel systems' inability to ensure energy security, while renewable sources now comprise 90-92% of new electricity capacity, necessitating accelerated global energy transition toward decentralized sustainable systems.

Turkey's Energy Minister states the nation has built resilience through diversified energy strategies, renewable investments, and regional partnerships while maintaining fossil fuels and pursuing carbon neutrality by 2050 amid rising demand and import dependency challenges.

Following Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field, Tehran reduced supplies to Turkey by approximately 23 million cubic meters daily, yet analysts assess Ankara can mitigate this impact through existing storage reserves, alternative pipeline sources, and domestic Black Sea production.

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez unexpectedly arrived in Turkey after completing a five-day Indian visit, seeking to normalize international relations amid US pressure following Nicolás Maduro's removal from power.

Turkey at the Centre of the Global Energy Crisis: Strategic Transformation and Claims to Regional Leadership Confirmed at Baku Energy Week

Russia's Gazprom faces weakened negotiating leverage with Turkey over renewing natural gas contracts expiring in 2026, as Turkey's expanded liquefied natural gas capacity, Azerbaijani gas agreements, and domestic production provide Ankara alternative supply sources beyond the currently disputed 22 billion cubic meters annually.

Kazakhstan and Türkiye deepened their energy partnership during talks in Baku, agreeing to expand cooperation in petrochemicals, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects linking Central Asia and Europe to enhance regional security.

Turkey promotes new energy corridors amid global uncertainty and instability.

Türkiye overcomes crises with local, renewable energy: Minister

Mines are draining Türkiye's water sources, warn environmentalists, as the country expands mining projects.

The Strait of Hormuz closure triggered the worst energy supply shock since 1973, yet oil remained near $100 rather than $200 due to coordinated strategic petroleum reserve releases from the U.S., Japan, and Turkey, alternative pipeline rerouting absorbing five million barrels daily, and broader structural market resilience.

Türkiye inaugurated an 850-megawatt natural gas plant and plans to add 10,000 megawatts of capacity by 2035, positioning natural gas as a bridge fuel supporting the nation's net-zero emissions target and renewable energy integration while meeting rising electricity demand.

The $12 Billion Pipeline That Could Help Ease Europe's Gas Crisis

Türkiye positions critical minerals at the center of its energy transition strategy, planning to build a full value chain from extraction to manufacturing.

Türkiye's Energy Minister outlined plans to establish new energy corridors from Basra, Qatar, and Turkmenistan through Turkish territory to Europe, positioning the country as a regional hub while capitalizing on Strait of Hormuz disruptions affecting global supply chains.

Turkey's natural gas contract with Iran expires July 2025 with no renewal talks underway, yet Ankara pursues diversification through LNG expansion and domestic production, including the Sakarya Gas Field projected to reach 14.6 billion cubic metres annually by 2028, reducing import dependence.

Turkiye's gas contract with Iran is set to expire in July with no extension talks yet.

Turkey's energy minister announced the Iran-Turkey gas pipeline contract expires soon with no extension talks initiated yet, while Turkey pursues supply diversification including Russian liquefied natural gas sources.

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar signaled Türkiye may accelerate its carbon neutrality target from 2050 to 2035, emphasizing renewable energy diversification and energy independence while maintaining pragmatic fossil fuel use for 86 million citizens.