The crisis in the Persian Gulf and the instability of traditional logistics routes have once again highlighted the need to create new energy hubs. In this context, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the implementation of the Trans-Caspian Pipeline project remains a priority for ensuring energy sustainability in the region and globally, Orient.tm reports.
Ankara envisions Turkey uniting the resources of the Caspian Sea, Central Asia, and the Middle East to form a powerful distribution hub, with Turkmen natural gas playing a central role.
Fidan emphasized the importance of quickly reaching an agreement on the construction of a "short section" of the pipeline across the Caspian Sea, connecting Turkmenistan's fields to the European gas grid via Azerbaijan and Turkey. He also noted that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz demonstrates Turkey's reliability as a stable land corridor for international logistics and energy.
The minister noted that growing global demand for energy resources from China, India, and South Korea makes Turkmen gas a valuable and accessible energy source. Political will to create the hub is fully formed, and the project's success will depend on joint efforts with regional partners.
For Turkmenistan, the initiative opens new opportunities to realize its export potential and strengthen its status as a key player in the global energy market.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 31, 2026