Critical energy summit in Moscow: Minister Bayraktar at the table with Russian energy giants

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar discussed current projects and new cooperation opportunities in the field of energy with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak, Gazprom President Aleksey Miller and Novatek Chairman of the Board of Directors Leonid Mikhelson in Moscow, the capital of Russia.

Minister Bayraktar met with high-level representatives of the Russian energy sector in Moscow, where he was part of the Russian Energy Week.

Stating that they had a productive meeting with Novak, Bayraktar said, "During our meeting, while discussing the progress of our current projects, we also evaluated our new cooperation opportunities in the fields of nuclear energy and hydrocarbons."

Bayraktar emphasized that they are determined to develop the energy partnership with Russia on the basis of mutual trust, long-term strategic vision and regional stability.

Stating that they discussed all aspects of the deep-rooted cooperation in the field of natural gas with Gazprom President Miller, Bayraktar stated that they evaluated new opportunities that will take the partnership forward.

In his meeting with Novatek Chairman Mikhelson, Bayraktar conveyed the cooperation opportunities in the field of liquefied natural gas (LNG), supply processes and developments in the global energy market, and noted that they will continue to take strategic steps that will increase Türkiye's energy diversity and strengthen supply security.

NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN SINOP AND THRACE

As part of his contacts in Moscow, Bayraktar also met with representatives of Turkish students studying for master's degrees in nuclear engineering in Russia.

Stating that they discussed the energy sector, new modular reactor projects and Türkiye's independence goals in the field of energy with the students, Bayraktar gave information about the studies on the development of nuclear human resources.

In this context, Bayraktar stated that 322 of the 526 students sent to Russia so far have completed their education and started working at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NGS), and stated that they plan to send more students abroad in the next period.

Bayraktar said, "Our greatest strength will be our trained human resources as we transfer the engineering, manufacturing and management experience gained in Akkuyu to our nuclear power plants planned in Sinop and Thrace." made his assessment.