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GE to deliver turbines for 300 MW wind farm in India
- Wind farm will meet electricity needs of more than 1.3 million in country
Turkey's licensed power generation up 0.57% in Dec.
- Installed electricity capacity increases 2.13% compared to December 2018
Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 27
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 125.79 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Feb. 25
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,466 Turkish liras on Tuesday
Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.46% on Feb. 25
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 4,629 megawatt-hours, while imports total 12,237 megawatt-hours on Tuesday
RWE, Saitec to test offshore wind farms in deep waters
- The partners will start testing a floating platform for wind turbines off the Spanish coast in 2021
Nordex receives order for 156 MW wind farm in Chile
- The wind farm will be able to supply 180,000 households with clean electricity
Turkey to receive 3rd drillship from UK in coming weeks
- New drillship due to start its journey in a few days for operations in either East Mediterranean or Black Sea: Energy Min.
SOCAR, Snam to study renewable gas development
- The deal covers potential delivery of sustainable energy sources through the Southern Gas Corridor in the future
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Turkey shows real market potential for electric cars
- Three out of 10 people in Turkey will use electric vehicles by 2030, according to the Shura Energy Transition Center
EU invests over €100 million in climate neutrality
- The fund will be used in 10 large-scale environmental and climate projects in nine EU member states
Turkey: early adopter of renewables in MENAT
-Faster ramp-up of renewable energy deployment in Turkey on the cards, GE's high level official says
Renewable energy: game-changer in Turkish energy market
- Renewables deployment is necessary for Turkey's energy transition, deputy energy minister says
Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, Feb. 12
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 168.27 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Feb. 10
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,455 Turkish liras on Monday
Turkey's daily power consumption up 16.06% on Feb. 10
- Turkey's electricity exports total 6,555 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 11,953 megawatt-hours on Monday
Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Jan. 30
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 155.13 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Jan. 28
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,477 Turkish liras on Tuesday
Turkey's EMRA predicts 52.02 bcm gas consumption in '20
- Turkey consumed around 49 bcm of natural gas in 2018
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Turkish wind sector starts skills transfer to India
- TPI Turkey will oversee set up of TPI Composites' new wind blade plant in India
BP pulls out of Iraq's Kirkuk oilfield
- BP's study results were not encouraging enough for the company to extend its operations, Iraqi spokesperson says
Renewables in transport in EU up year-on-year in 2018
- Sweden shows highest share of energy from renewable sources in transport by far in 2018
Greenhouse gas emissions from waste fall by 42% in EU
- Waste sector is the fourth-largest source of emissions, according to Eurostat
EIB loans €27M to Spain's Arteche for power innovation
- Arteche Group will focus on development of new technologies, solutions and products for the electric power industry
Boost in renewable gas in transport needed across EU
- Three associations call on EU to accelerate efforts for full net-zero emissions mobility by 2050
Oil, gas sec. to up energy transition investment in '20
- New research discovers that oil and gas sectors' plans for renewable investment are up to 44% in 2020 from 34% in 2019
Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Jan. 19
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 132.32 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Jan. 17
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,458 Turkish liras on Friday
Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.75% on Jan. 17
- Turkey's electricity exports total 7,035 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 1,300 megawatt-hours on Friday
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Turkey's renewable tenders announcement set for Feb.
- Capacities of YEKA renewable tenders will range between 10 and 50 megawatts, Turkey's energy minister says
Turkey expects 1 million electric cars on roads by 2030
- Country plans assessment on effects of one million charge points on its electricity distribution grid, energy minister says
Turkey to utilize hydrogen in energy sec.: Energy Min.
- "Energy carrier of future" will be part of Turkey’s short and long-term goal to ensure energy supply security, Donmez says
Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Jan. 13
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,451 Turkish liras on Monday
Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, Jan. 15
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 153.5 million Turkish liras
Turkey's daily power consumption up 14% on Jan. 13
- Turkey's electricity exports total 7,875 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 2,711 megawatt-hours on Monday
Volkswagen boosts electric car deliveries by 60% in '19
- More than half of 80,000 deliveries last year were all-electric vehicles, the German automaker says
Danish firm to produce wind equip. with Turkish partner
- The joint venture company "Resolux Turkey" will begin production of wind turbine tower internals by end of January
Turkey hits new 2019 renewable and hydro output records
- Turkey reaches new record of 132 and 88.641 billion kWh of renewable & hydropower electricity generation respectively
Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Dec. 30
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,444 Turkish liras on Monday
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Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, Jan. 1
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 109.6 million Turkish liras
Turkey's daily power consumption up 11.1% on Dec. 30
- Turkey's electricity exports total 7,081 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 13,662 megawatt-hours on Monday
Turkey's LPG imports up 7.63% in October 2019
- Total sales increase by 3.88% to around 354 thousand tonnes in October, according to Turkey's energy watchdog
Netherlands lowers CO2 emissions by 4.4% in 3Q19
- Decline is mainly due to usage of more natural gas than coal for electricity production
Highlights of global energy market in 2019
- Tensions between US and Iran, oil tanker attacks in Middle East and the climate crisis were hot topics in 2019
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Turkey plans new E. Med. hydrocarbon licensing for 2020
- Turkey expects end of UN registration process to kickstart new exploration in Eastern Mediterranean
Highlights of Turkish energy market in 2019
- E. Med. drilling, completion of TurkStream and of Akkuyu NPP foundation, TANAP's Europe leg opening were hot topics in 2019
Turkey's daily power consumption down 11.8% for Dec. 15
- Turkey's electricity exports total 6,135 megawatt-hours while imports amount to 12,059 megawatt-hours on Sunday
EBRD to work on environmental action plan in Izmir
- The action plan involves investment program addressing the city’s most pressing environmental challenges
Japan's Hamax to produce wind equipment in Turkey
- Turkey offers best location for selling products domestically and for expansion into European market: Hamax CEO says
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Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Dec. 8
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 116.65 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Dec. 6
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,418 Turkish liras on Friday
Turkey's daily power consumption down 1.18% on Dec. 6
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 9,545 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 8,811 megawatt-hours
Turkey plans new exploration in E. Med. maritime zones
- In line with recent memorandum with Libya, new oil, gas exploration studies in eastern Mediterranean are expected
Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Dec. 2
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,412 Turkish liras on Monday
Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, Dec. 4
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 136.92 million Turkish liras
Turkey's daily power consumption up 12.9% on Dec. 2
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 6,900 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 6,014 megawatt-hours
New European Commissioner for energy takes office
- New commissioner will be in charge of steering European energy policy over next five years
Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Nov. 24
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 105.13 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Nov. 22
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,405 Turkish liras on Friday
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Oil rig count in US falls by 3 this week
- Number of US oil rigs falls to 671
Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.9% on Nov. 22
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 8,637 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 12,172 megawatt-hours
TANAP's Europe link inauguration to be held on Nov. 30
- Nearly 3.18 billion cubic meters of gas transited to Turkey up to end of October through TANAP, energy minister says
Turkey, TRNC continue to work on mutual energy projects
-Turkey and Turkish Rep. of North Cyprus share vision for gas pipeline and underwater electricity cable between two countries
Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Nov. 17
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 84.69 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Nov. 15
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,415 Turkish liras on Friday
Oil rig count in US falls by ten this week
- Number of US oil rigs falls to 674
Turkey's daily power consumption downs 0.66% on Nov. 15
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 5,358 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 7,679 megawatt-hours
Europe to boost energy efficiency with new tire labels
- Effect of new labeling rules is expected to be equivalent to taking 4 million cars off EU roads
Nordex wins new wind orders totalling 248 MW in Turkey
- Company installed more than 2.03 gigawatts of wind capacity since 2007
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Turkey, Denmark work closely for offshore wind growth
- Work includes tender design & procedures, financial framework, port infrastructure, and road map: Danish Embassy Counselor
Turkey to boost geothermal using support mechanisms
- Risk mitigation tools and public engagement can facilitate new investments: European Geothermal Energy Council Sec.-Gen.
EC adopts sanction framework for Turkish E.Med drilling
- Framework will allow sanctioning of individuals or entities in relation to Turkey's drilling activities in E. Med., EC says
Turkey to announce YEKA renewable tenders this month
- If local and renewable elec. production remains the same by year end, Turkey will save up to $1.5 billion, energy min. says
What blockchain means for Turkey's renewable sector?
- Blockchain has potential to provide innovative solutions to Turkey's renewable energy market, according to energy expert
Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Nov. 4
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,413 Turkish liras on Monday
Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, Nov. 6
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 124.39 million Turkish liras
Izmir becomes leading production center for wind tech.
- Turkey has foreign trade surplus in wind energy equipment, secretary general of Izmir's development agency says
Turkey's daily power consumption up 15.8% on Nov. 4
- Turkey's electricity exports total 6,067 megawatt-hours while imports amount to 10,414 megawatt-hours on Monday
Turkey has 70 GW of offshore wind potential: World Bank
- The most attractive areas for offshore wind in Turkey lie northwest in Aegean Sea, World Bank says
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Turkey needs to focus on gas production projects
- If Turkey becomes a trade hub, important opportunities will emerge for trade in Turkish lira, energy expert says
Natural gas to help balance renewable energy transition
- World will witness growing competition among fuel sources from 2020, say Turkish and Russian experts discuss
Nordex aims to empower women in Turkey's wind sector
- Academy, private sec. partnership crucial for raising female employment in wind energy, Nordex's Training Coordinator says
Spot market electricity prices for Friday, Oct. 25
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 118.3 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, Oct. 23
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,447 Turkish liras on Wednesday
EU's crude oil imports up 7% in 2017 compared to 1990
- Crude oil and natural gas heads EU's energy imports over 1990-2017 period, Eurostat says
Spot market natural gas prices for Saturday, Oct. 19
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market cost 1,469 Turkish liras on Saturday
Spot market electricity prices for Monday, Oct. 21
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 84.66 million Turkish liras
Turkey's daily power consumption down 4.75% on Oct.19
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 11,111 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 5,789 megawatt-hours on Saturday
Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.18% on Oct. 10
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 6,558 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 3,610 megawatt-hours on Thursday
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Turkey expects results from Yavuz drillship in 3 months
- Yavuz drillship starts operations at Guzelyurt-1 well, says deputy minister
Turkish drillship Yavuz to drill at new E. Med location
- Prior to its second mission in the Guzelyurt-1 well in East Mediterranean, Yavuz vessel operated at Karpaz-1 well
Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Sept. 29
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 101.6 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Sept. 27
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market cost 1,495.48 Turkish liras on Friday
Oil rig count in US falls by 6 this week
- Number of US oil rigs falls to 713
Proposed Iraq-Turkey p/line to offer greater oil trade
- Iraq aims to produce 9 million barrels of oil per day by 2023, doubling its current production, energy expert says
Turkey's energy import bill falls 16.4% in July 2019
- Country's crude oil imports increases by 26.4% in July 2019 compared to same month last year
Turkey, Iraq discuss construction of new oil pipeline
- Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline has potential to carry oil from different regions in Iraq, Turkey's energy minister says
Imports provide 87% of EU's oil consumption in 2017
- This ratio, known as the oil import dependency rate, is unchanged from 2016, Eurostat says