Turkey aims to extend natural gas access to 1,000 settlements by year-end

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  - Türkiye’s natural gas network reached 257,522 kilometres by August 2026, including 21,030 kilometres of transmission lines and 236,492 kilometres of distribution lines.

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  - Natural gas was available in all 81 provinces and 995 settlements, compared with only five provinces in 2002.

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  - Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the government aims to extend access to 1,000 settlements by the end of 2026.

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  - As of October 2026, 73 million people had access to natural gas, equal to 85% of the population.

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  - Türkiye’s daily natural gas import capacity was 495 million cubic metres, and underground storage capacity was 6.3 billion cubic metres.

Who

Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar

What

Türkiye is expanding natural gas access and infrastructure, with a target of reaching 1,000 settlements.

When

The target is for the end of 2026.

Where

Türkiye

Why

To extend natural gas access and strengthen supply security, system flexibility and uninterrupted energy supply.

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