The supply of Turkmen natural gas to Turkey marks a new stage in the economic and strategic relations between the two countries and could impact the global energy market. This was stated in an article by Türkiye Today, citing Dr. Hikmet Eren, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the EkoAvrasya Foundation, Orient.tm reports.
Eren emphasized that the transportation of Turkmen gas to Turkey is a significant milestone for the Turkic world, contributing not only to economic cooperation but also to strengthening regional energy security.
"The supply of Turkmenistan's vast natural gas reserves to Turkey within the framework of a strategic partnership is a critically important step toward enhancing the economic and energy security of the Turkic world," Eren noted.
"This initiative will not only strengthen trade ties between the two countries but could also shift the balance of power in the region," he added. Speaking about the broader implications of this energy cooperation, Eren stated that this step would significantly reinforce Turkey's energy security and its role as a transit hub for gas to Europe.
"Turkmenistan holds some of the world's largest natural gas reserves, and integrating these resources into Turkey's energy network will strengthen the strategic economic foundation of the entire Turkic world," he said.
"This step is not just a commercial agreement; it could reshape the balance of power in the region," Eren added. He also referred to a statement by Turkey's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, who emphasized the importance of transporting Turkmen gas to Europe via Turkey.
"In the first phase, 1.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas will be supplied through the SWAP method. We see this only as the beginning," Yılmaz stated. "In the following stages, we expect Turkmen gas and electricity to reach European and global markets through Turkey."
Eren noted that these developments will impact not only the economy but also geopolitics. "Energy is not just a commodity for trade; it is a key driver of economic growth," he said.
"The supply of Turkmen gas to Turkey will strengthen the economic integration of the Turkic world and influence global energy markets," Eren added.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 4, 2025