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Türkiye to announce National Energy 2040 vision on November 5
Türkiye will announce its National Energy 2040 vision on November 5, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said at an energy summit in Istanbul.
The plan is a new roadmap for the country’s energy system, with electrification at its centre.
Türkiye’s energy needs are rising as its economy and population grow and cities expand.
The government aims to meet rising demand and reduce reliance on energy imports by increasing domestic oil and natural gas production and using renewable energy.
Bayraktar also pointed to Türkiye’s strategy of diversifying gas supplies, including through pipelines and gas-import facilities.
The plan is intended to strengthen energy security as the country works toward its 2053 carbon-neutral goal.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Türkiye will announce its National Energy 2040 vision on November 5.
The roadmap will put electrification at its centre.
It aims to meet rising energy demand, reduce dependence on foreign energy and increase domestic oil and natural gas production.
Bayraktar outlined the plans at the 16th Türkiye Energy Summit in Istanbul, held on October 26 and 27.
- Who
- Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced the plan.
- What
- Türkiye will announce its National Energy 2040 vision, a roadmap centred on electrification.
- When
- November 5. The announcement was disclosed on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- The announcement location is not stated. Bayraktar spoke at the 16th Türkiye Energy Summit in Istanbul.
- Why
- The roadmap aims to meet rising energy demand, reduce dependence on foreign energy and increase domestic oil and natural gas production.
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Energy-sector representatives gathered in Istanbul for the 16th Türkiye Energy Summit.
Bayraktar said Türkiye would announce its National Energy 2040 vision on November 5.
Türkiye is scheduled to announce its National Energy 2040 vision.
- Announcement date
- November 5
- Vision
- National Energy 2040
- Minister
- Alparslan Bayraktar
- Summit
- 16th Türkiye Energy Summit, Istanbul, October 26–27, 2026
What people are saying
Türkiye’s economy is growing, its population is increasing, its needs are growing, urbanization is continuing, and our electricity demand is continuing.
Therefore, we need to ensure security of supply there and meet the rising demand.
Türkiye has become a country that explores for natural gas and oil with its own ships.