Politics · Turkey · 15 hrs ago
Turkey to unveil 2040 energy plan ahead of COP31
Energy Minister Bayraktar is due to unveil Turkey’s Milli Enerji 2040 plan in Istanbul.
The government says it is a new energy roadmap shaped by Turkey’s future needs and goal of greater energy independence.
The plan puts more electricity use across the economy at its centre, including in industry, transport, buildings and farming.
It also anticipates billions of dollars in investment in electricity generation and infrastructure.
Turkey aims for renewable sources to provide about 70% of its energy by 2040, which the minister says would support energy security and reduce reliance on imports.
Bayraktar plans to present the targets at the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, scheduled for November 9 to 20.
Turkey will present its “National Energy 2040” vision at a launch in Istanbul ahead of COP31.
Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the plan puts electrification at the centre of the country’s energy system.
The vision aims for renewable sources to provide about 70% of Turkey’s energy by 2040.
Turkey plans to share the vision’s targets at COP31, scheduled in Antalya from November 9 to 20.
- Who
- Turkey’s Energy and Natural Resources Ministry and Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
- What
- Turkey will unveil its “National Energy 2040” energy vision.
- When
- The launch is scheduled for November 5, 2026; COP31 will take place November 9-20.
- Where
- The launch will be held at the Presidential Dolmabahçe Working Office in Istanbul. COP31 will be held in Antalya.
- Why
- The plan sets out Turkey’s future energy needs and goals, including energy independence and a more resilient energy system.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Bayraktar is scheduled to present the details of Turkey’s new energy roadmap at a launch in Istanbul.
COP31 is scheduled to take place in Antalya, where Turkey will share targets from its energy vision.
- Plan
- National Energy 2040
- Launch venue
- Presidential Dolmabahçe Working Office, Istanbul
- Renewable energy target
- About 70% of Turkey’s energy by 2040
- COP31 dates
- November 9-20, 2026
- Net-zero goal
- Turkey’s 2053 target
What people are saying
We will increase electrification in every area.
When we reach 2040, Turkey will obtain approximately 70% of its energy from renewable energy sources.
Our goal of full independence in energy requires us to transform the whole system together, from production to transmission, distribution and consumption.
We foresee billions of dollars in investment, from electricity generation to infrastructure, through National Energy 2040.