Turkey Has Begun to Receive Natural Gas from Turkmenistan Via Iran Under A Swap Agreement, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar Toldar Toldar Toldar Told AGENCY ON MARCH 2.
“We are Currently Bringing This Gas to Turkey Through Iran Via A Swap Agreement,” Bayraktar Said, Description The Development as “Very Valuable” for the Country’s Energy Security.
The Announcement Follows Bayraktar’s Earlier Statement on February 28 That Turkmenistan’s Natural Gas Deliveriies Would Commence on March 1.
He Said The February 11 Agreement Between Turkey’s State State and Turkmenistan’s Turkmengaz Delivers Gas at a Competive Price.
“Turkmen Gas Helps Reduce Our Our Overal Natural Gas Costs,” Bayraktar Said. “We’ll Supply Enough Gas for About 1.5 Million Households This Year.”
The Deal Will Provide Up To 2 Billion Cubic METERS (BCM) Of Gas Annulyly, Marking A Significant Step in Turkey’s Strategy to Diversify its Energy Import and Reduce RelAN GAS. Howver, The Agreement’s Reliance on Iran’s Existing infrastructure as a Transit Country Raises Concerns About its Long-Term Sustainability.
Challenges with Iran as a transit country
“IRAN’s Role as a Transit Country Intrus Significant Risks,” Said Energy Expert Ali Arif Aktürk, A Former Botaş Executive.
“AS AS THE 1996 IRAN-TURKEY GAS DEAL, IRAN HAS CONSISTANTY FAILED TO MEET CONTRACTED VOLUMES, PARTICALY DURING Winter Months, Due to Capacity Constraints and Domestic Demand,” Aktürk Said.
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“The Core Reason for Shifting the Supplier of the 2 BCM Per Year from IRAN’s NIGC TO TURKMENIAN AND ARRANGING THIS SWAP DEAL IS TO SHELME THAT VOLUME FROM US SANCRATIONS.”
History GAS IMPORTS Began on December 10, 2001, Under The 1996 NIGC-BOTAŞ DEAL, Iran Has Been Sourcing This Gas From Turkmenistan and Selling it to Turkey at Inflated Meeting Annual Contract Volumes.
Iran’s Ability to Maintain Consistent Gas Flows Remains Uncertain Due to Underinvestment and Aging Infrastructure, ExacerBATED by International Sanctions.
In the past tehran Has Halted Gas Supplies to Turkey Duration Winter Months, Citing Technical Difficulties and Domestic Energy Needs. These disruptions highlight the vulnerability of the new swap agreement.
Geopolitical Risks
The Deal Faces Geopolitical Challenges. The Trump Administration is reportedly planning sanctions EVEN Turkey Applies For Exemptions, The Process is often Lengthy and Challenging, As the 2010s in 2010s Turkey Struggled to Secure Exemptions from Us and Unctions.
Despite These Risks, The Agreement Repressors a Step in Turkey’s Strategy to Establish as a Regional Energy Hub. Its RelANCE ON IRAN AS A TRANSIT COUNTRY INTRODUCES BOUPHNICAL AND GEOPOLITAL UNCERTAINTIES THAT CULD AFFECT itS Long-Term Success.
Turkey Expands Energy Exports to Nakhchivan
Turkey is set to Begin Natural Gas Exports to Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan’s Autonomous Enclave, This Week.
The Iğdır-Nakhchivan Pipeline, Who Has Been Fully Completed, Will Facility This New Export Route. Turkish Presidant Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Azerbaijani Presidant Ilham Aliyev Will Attend A Ceremony Marking The Pipeline’s inauguration.
“With the launch of this pipeline, Turkey is establishing another strategic energy link. Nakhchivan’s Natural Gas Needs Needs Will Now Be Met Through Turkey, Ener Energy Minister Bayraktar Said During A Visit To Moscow.
This Initiative Follows Azerbaijan’s Effects to Ensure A Stable Gas Supply to Nakhchivan After the Liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Region. The New Pipeline Connects with the Iğdır Natural Gas Pipeline in Turkey’s Easternmost Province.
