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Türkiye discusses electricity link with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria
Türkiye says it is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria about a large electricity transmission link connecting the four countries.
Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced the discussions at an energy congress in Riyadh.
No cost, capacity or timeline for the project was given.
Türkiye says it wants to use its existing energy infrastructure more fully and diversify its energy supplies.
Bayraktar also said Türkiye is considering using spare capacity in the TANAP gas pipeline to carry more gas to Türkiye and on to Europe.
The proposals come as global energy markets face pressure, and Bayraktar said Türkiye has not had problems securing oil and oil products.
The electricity link remains under discussion, with no further steps or schedule announced.
Türkiye is discussing a large electricity transmission link with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
The proposed project would connect the four countries, but no cost, capacity or timing was given.
Bayraktar said stronger regional energy cooperation could help diversify supplies and improve energy security.
He also called for fuller use of existing infrastructure, including pipelines carrying oil and gas to Türkiye and Europe.
He said Türkiye had not experienced disruptions to oil or petroleum product supplies despite pressure on global energy markets.
- Who
- Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria are discussing the link. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced the talks.
- What
- A large electricity transmission link connecting the four countries is under discussion.
- When
- Bayraktar spoke on Oct. 12.
- Where
- The announcement was made in Riyadh, during the 25th WPC Energy Congress.
- Why
- Bayraktar said regional cooperation had become more important amid energy-market crisis and uncertainty, and could support energy security.
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- Countries involved
- Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria
- Project
- Electricity transmission link
- Announcement date
- Oct. 12
- Announcement location
- Riyadh
- Existing oil pipeline capacity
- Iraq-Türkiye pipeline: 1.5 million barrels per day
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What people are saying
We are discussing a major mega interconnection project, an electricity transmission line project, between Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria and Turkey
We want to make full use of our existing pipelines and infrastructure
A prolonged contraction in energy markets could have serious consequences for the global economy, and international cooperation needs to be strengthened to get out of the crisis
We are here as Türkiye to show that we stand by our Saudi brothers