Turkey has seen considerable diversification of its energy mix with renewable electricity generation tripling in the past decade and the commissioning of its first nuclear power facility scheduled for 2023. “Still, fossil fuels continue to drive Turkey’s economy, with a heavy dependency on imports, especially oil and gas (93% and 99%, respectively),” the report adds.
In light of heavy dependence on oil and gas imports, Turkey has prioritised energy security as one of the pillars of its energy strategy. This includes efforts to boost domestic oil and gas exploration and production, diversify oil and gas supply sources and associated infrastructure, as well as reduce energy consumption through increased energy efficiency.
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