Minister Bayraktar announced that nuclear power plant negotiations with Russia, South Korea and China are continuing.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Bayraktar announced at the Turkey Energy Summit that nuclear power plant negotiations with Russia, South Korea and China are continuing, that Oruç Reis will go to Pakistan and that they are interested in Lebanon projects.
AI-generated summary
Türkiye continues its international contacts to increase energy supply security and expand production areas.
Speaking at the Türkiye Energy Summit held in Istanbul, Bayraktar stated that negotiations regarding new nuclear power plants are continuing with Russia, South Korea and China.
Bayraktar stated that Ankara may announce new acquisitions or partnerships to expand oil and natural gas production by the end of the year and said, "Turkey is interested in offshore energy projects in Lebanon."
Stating that the Oruç Reis research ship will go to this country "soon" to start working in the fields in Pakistan, Bayraktar said, "Türkiye has received offers to purchase Turkish natural gas from Europe."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Announcement of new acquisitions or partnerships for oil and natural gas production by the end of the year
Likely · Within months
Oruç Reis research ship goes to Pakistan
Very likely · Within days

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated that Türkiye was not affected by supply crises thanks to its energy diversification strategy. The Minister shared the 2040 vision, the 1 million barrel oil production target and the latest situation at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant.

Minister of Energy Bayraktar emphasized Türkiye's domestic resource, diversification and nuclear energy strategies against global energy crises. Sharing TPAO's production targets and the latest situation in Akkuyu NPP, the Minister stated that they will highlight the electrification-focused action plan at COP31.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar announced that electrification will be at the center of the National Energy 2040 Vision, which will be announced on November 5. Evaluating TPAO's production targets and the latest situation in Akkuyu NPP, Bayraktar stated that energy supports will continue.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated that Russia's diesel shipments are continuing and that they are ready to supply natural gas if Europe requests. Novak emphasized that Russia has alternative markets and stated that the gas sales problem belongs to Europe.

Pressure and sealing tests for the second circuit equipment in Akkuyu NPP 1st power unit were successfully completed. Following the tests, it was possible to start preparations for the hot tests of the reactor facility.

Barış Erdeniz, President of the Electricity Distribution Services Association, stated that they foresee an investment need of at least 50 billion dollars in the electricity distribution infrastructure in Türkiye in the next 10 years, and that they target 22 billion dollars in the next 5 years.