Turkmenistan and Turkey are exploring partnership opportunities for gas supplies
A delegation from the Turkish state energy company BOTAŞ recently held a series of meetings with representatives of state gas and oil concerns of Turkmenistan on the supply of Turkmen gas to Turkey.
During the meetings, the strong ties between Turkmenistan and Turkey were emphasized, and BOTAŞ's determination and interest in supplying Turkmen gas to Turkey in accordance with the political will of the leaders of the two countries was expressed, the company said in a statement, Daily Sabah reports.
BOTAŞ stated its readiness to support the Turkmen side in achieving this goal, “while emphasizing the importance of constant communication between the two state-owned companies for the delivery of Turkmen gas to the Turkish and world markets.”
The company also stressed that it continues to work to increase the diversity of energy resources and achieve Turkey's goal of becoming a natural gas hub.
“On January 29, 2024, a meeting was held at the BOTAŞ headquarters with the participation of the Ambassador of Turkmenistan in Ankara Mekan Ishangulyev, as well as a delegation of officials from Turkmengaz and Turkmenneft and a BOTAŞ delegation chaired by Deputy Director General Mithat Aydin, where the possibilities of short-term and long-term cooperation between the parties as well as the transportation of Turkmen gas to Turkey were discussed,” the website of the Turkish company says.
Another high-level meeting was reported to have taken place between BOTAŞ Chairman and CEO Abdulwahit Fidan and the Turkmen delegation.
Turkey relies heavily on imports to meet its energy needs, but is seeking to expand its influence and is working to ramp up exploration and production to limit its external dependence, Daily Sabah writes.
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