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Europe needs €6.4B more to meet 2030 offshore wind targets

- Ports, vessels crucial to delivering energy security, says WindEurope

05.08.2025 General

World Bank approves finance package for Türkiye's power transmission project

- Project to support integration of increased renewable capacity into national grid, says bank

05.08.2025 General

Türkiye secures $748M from World Bank to upgrade electricity grid

- Funding pushes 2025's total concessional external financing to nearly $7B

07.08.2025 General

South Korea experiences second-hottest July on record

- Country reports 14.5 days of heat waves last month

05.08.2025 General

Japan warns of another day of extreme heat in some regions

- Komatsu in Ishikawa prefecture registers temperature of 40.3C (104.5F) on Monday, marking one of the hottest days this summer

05.08.2025 General

Spot market natural gas prices for Sunday, Aug. 3

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas on spot market costs 14,442.61 Turkish liras

04.08.2025 General

Trump's aide says India financing Russia-Ukraine war through oil purchases

- 'People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil,' says Stephen Miller

04.08.2025 General

Türkiye-UK trade deal could set global example: British envoy

- With trade exceeding £27 billion, Türkiye stands among the UK’s largest trading partners

05.08.2025 Renewable , Finance , Energy Diplomacy , General

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Aug. 2

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 2.02 billion Turkish liras

01.08.2025 General

Pakistan to import 1st-ever oil shipment from US after sealing trade deal

- Cargo is set to load in US, arrive in Pakistan in October

01.08.2025 General

Türkiye, Gabon sign energy and mining deals

- Agreements create new opportunities for energy and mining projects, ranging from oil and gas to renewables and electricity networks, says Turkish energy minister

02.08.2025 Energy Diplomacy , General

US oil partnership could embark Pakistan on 'transformative path', say experts

- Experts tell Anadolu that Pakistan enjoys a huge untapped potential for oil and gas

01.08.2025 General

US envoy thanks Qatar for funding gas initiative for Syria

- Starting Saturday, Azerbaijan's natural gas, delivered via Türkiye, will power 800 megawatts in Syria, lighting up to 5M homes, says Tom Barrack

01.08.2025 General

Global push to triple renewables by 2030 falls short as national plans lag: Ember

- 'There's a disconnect between global pledges and national action, as few countries have set matching targets,' expert at Ember tells Anadolu

01.08.2025 General

Trump administration imposes new sanctions on Iran-linked shipping network

- Sanctions target more than 115 individuals, entities, vessels allegedly tied to high-profile Iranian oil shipping network

31.07.2025 General

Türkiye's energy import bill up 0.8% in June

- At $4.59 billion, energy accounted for 16% of the overall import figures in Türkiye in June

01.08.2025 General

US–EU trade deal poses more risks for Europe

- EU backs down, takes highly one-sided deal, agreeing to invest over $600B into US, buy $750B worth of American energy products, while estimates show bloc’s GDP may decline 0.5% under new tariff deal

31.07.2025 General

Iraq-Türkiye oil pipeline could yield $40B at full capacity, says Turkish energy min.

- 'Türkiye proposes new agreement focused on maximizing capacity, as existing Türkiye-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement will expire in 2026,' says Alparslan Bayraktar

01.08.2025 General

Türkiye, Kazakhstan sign energy and mining cooperation agreements

- Turkiye's TPAO and Kazakh KazMunayGas to jointly explore and produce hydrocarbons under new deal

30.07.2025 General

Global electricity demand to soar as coal use falls: IEA

– IEA expects renewable electricity generation to overtake coal as early as 2025, or by 2026 at latest

31.07.2025 Electricity , General

On Scotland visit, Trump urges UK to slash North Sea oil taxes

- US president calls on London to incentivize drillers, calling North Sea oil 'TREASURE CHEST'

30.07.2025 General

Türkiye's Energy Minister to attend Anadolu's Editor's Desk on July 30

- Bayraktar to outline national energy policy and comment on current energy topics

30.07.2025 Natural Gas , Oil , Finance , Energy Diplomacy , General

ADB appoints Yevgeniy Zhukov as director general for climate and sustainable development

- Zhukov will lead ADB's strategic engagement on climate change, environmental sustainability, gender equality, and other key development themes

29.07.2025 General

Türkiye's licensed power generation up 0.5% in May

- Installed electricity capacity rises by 2% in May compared to same month in 2024

29.07.2025 General

Syria, Saudi Arabia sign energy cooperation agreement

- Damascus, Riyadh agree to boost collaboration across electricity, oil, gas, renewables, and technology

29.07.2025 General

Ukraine imports Azerbaijani gas via Transbalkan route for first time

- Naftogaz's first gas deal with SOCAR opens a new supply route via Trans-Balkan corridor, reinforcing Kiev's strategy to ensure energy security without Russian gas

29.07.2025 Natural Gas , General

Türkiye can lead by example in linking growth and climate action: UN climate body head

- ‘Türkiye has unique advantages – huge capacity for wind and solar, vibrant small and medium enterprises, and a young population. These advantages, combined with stronger targets, are a recipe for success,’ says Stiell

28.07.2025 General

China, EU vow to accelerate global renewable energy deployment, back Paris accord on climate

- After summit in Beijing, EU, China urge all countries to step up efforts to address climate change

28.07.2025 General

Trump announces 'massive' trade deal with Japan

- 'Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 Billion Dollars into the United States,' president says

23.07.2025 General

UK's new nuclear power gets green light with final investment decision

- Sizewell C project in Suffolk will be jointly funded by Canadian pension fund La Caisse, UK energy firm Centrica and Amber Infrastructure.

23.07.2025 General

US imposes sanctions on Houthi petroleum, money laundering network

- Treasury Department targets Yemen, UAE-based companies funding rebel operations through oil trade

23.07.2025 General

Poland unveils major oil and gas discovery in Baltic Sea

- With an estimated 22 million tons of oil, 5 billion cubic meters of gas, Baltic Sea discovery could be major milestone for energy in Europe

22.07.2025 General

bp names Albert Manifold as new chair, succeeding Helge Lund

- Manifold to join bp's board as non-executive director and chair-elect on Sept. 1 and formally take over as chair on Oct. 1, oil major says

21.07.2025 General

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 10% on July 20

- Electricity exports amount to 15,754 megawatt-hours and imports total 11,164 megawatt-hours

21.07.2025 General

Trump to impose tariffs on China, India, Brazil over Russian oil purchase: US senator

- 'China, India and Brazil, they're about to face a choice between the American economy or helping Putin,' says Lindsey Graham

21.07.2025 General

China begins construction of world’s largest hydropower station in Tibet

- Premier Li Qiang inaugurates project in Nyingchi, southwestern China's Xizang Autonomous Region

21.07.2025 General

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, July 20

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 1.63 billion Turkish liras

19.07.2025 General

Türkiye to increase number of deep-sea drilling ships to 6: President Erdogan

- 'We will continue to work and add new investments until we achieve our goal of a fully independent Türkiye in energy,' says president

19.07.2025 General

US Embassy in Iraq condemns drone attacks on oil fields

- Targeted Sarsang field in Iraq operated by US HKN Energy company

16.07.2025 General

Drone attacks hit three oil fields in northern Iraq, causing damage

- Kurdish Regional Government condemns strikes on infrastructure; no casualties reported

18.07.2025 General

Most wildfires caused by humans but weather makes them deadly: Expert on California fire risks

- Utility-sparked fires account for small share of ignitions but cause most severe damage during extreme weather, expert says

18.07.2025 Electricity , Energy Diplomacy , General

Apple to invest $500M to develop rare earth magnets recycling facility in US

- 'American innovation drives everything we do at Apple, and we’re proud to deepen our investment in the US economy,' CEO says

16.07.2025 General

Trump touts energy, tech investments at Pennsylvania summit

- 'Today's commitments are ensuring that the future is going to be designed, built and made right here in Pennsylvania,' president says

16.07.2025 General

Slovak premier demands exemption to continue buying Russian gas in exchange for lifting veto on EU sanctions

- Robert Fico strongly criticizes European Commission plan to ban Russian gas imports after Jan. 1, 2028, calling it an ‘idiotic proposal’

16.07.2025 General

Iran seizes foreign tanker over fuel smuggling allegations in Sea of Oman

- Seventeen suspects, including captain and crew, currently in detention as nationality and destination of vessel remain undisclosed

16.07.2025 General

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 1.2% on July 11

- Electricity exports amount to 13,068 megawatt-hours and imports total 5,986 megawatt-hours

12.07.2025 General

US oil rig count down by 1 for week ending July 11

- Number of US oil rigs fall by 54 compared to one year ago

12.07.2025 General

Lithuania must upgrade its grid to meet 2030 power export goal: IEA

- Lithuania must rapidly modernize its grid for meeting its goals of power exports, international energy watchdog says

16.07.2025 Electricity , General

China’s Wang says rare earth exports won’t be a problem with Europe

- During his visit to Berlin, Chinese foreign minister says export of rare earth elements ‘were not, are not, and will not be a problem’ between China and its European partners

05.07.2025 General

US imposes new sanctions on Iran targeting oil trade, Hezbollah

- 'Treasury will continue to target Tehran’s revenue sources and intensify economic pressure,' says Treasury chief

05.07.2025 General

Indonesia offers US $34B goods deal, including LNG, amid tariff talks

- Proposed deal includes $15.4 billion in energy imports from US

03.07.2025 General

Oil transport costs drop as shipping traffic rises via Strait of Hormuz after Israel-Iran ceasefire

- Crude shipment rates from Middle East to China fall 44.5% as tensions ease following ceasefire between Israel and Iran on June 24

04.07.2025 General

Saudi Arabia, Indonesia sign deals worth around $27B

- Agreements span clean energy, petrochemical industries and aviation fuel services

03.07.2025 General

Akkuyu Nuclear says commissioning underway for 1st reactor unit

- 'We plan to carry out preparatory work this year to connect the first unit's switchyard to the electrical transmission system,' Anton Dedusenko tells Anadolu

03.07.2025 Nuclear , General

Türkiye's energy import bill down 17.6% in May

- At $4.26 billion, energy accounted for 13.5% of the overall import figures in Türkiye in May

01.07.2025 General

Indonesia begins $5.9B EV battery project

- Initiative projected to create approximately 8,000 jobs, facilitate construction of 18 supporting infrastructure developments

01.07.2025 General

UN nuclear watchdog says radiation levels in Gulf remain normal after Iran's nuke sites hit by Israel, US

- International Radiation Monitoring System, which includes 48 countries, shows no significant radioactive release from Iran's nuclear facilities, says International Atomic Energy Agency chief

30.06.2025 General

Turkish, Chinese firms aim to expand renewable energy cooperation to 3rd countries

- Partnership with China, seen as strategically important in recent years, is bringing Chinese technology and supply capabilities to Türkiye, particularly in solar panels and battery systems

27.06.2025 Renewable , General

Global wholesale gas prices average $4.88 per MMBtu in 2024

- Global average gas prices fall by nearly 50% from 2022 levels, with gas-on-gas pricing mechanisms covering almost half of total consumption in 2024

27.06.2025 Natural Gas , Finance , General

Germany concerned over Iranian threat to block Strait of Hormuz

- We are ‘monitoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz very closely,’ chancellery spokesman Stefan Kornelius tells reporters in Berlin

25.06.2025 General

Africa sees energy cooperation with Türkiye as key to future growth

- Head of African Petroleum Producers' Organization welcomes Türkiye as vital partner for cross-border energy projects, technological collaboration, and industry advancement

24.06.2025 General

Russia condemns 'unprovoked' Israeli, US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites

- 'Washington, yet again, demonstrated its complete contempt for the position of the international community,' Vassily Nebenzia tells UN Security Council

23.06.2025 General

Spot market electricity prices for Monday, June 23

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 1.60 billion Turkish liras

23.06.2025 Electricity , General

Egypt, Türkiye set sights on enhanced energy ties, says senior Egyptian energy executive

- Cooperation opportunities exist in exploration and production, energy transition, green energy, and energy technology, says secretary general of the Egyptian Gas & Energy Association

22.06.2025 General

Russia says strike on Iran's Bushehr plant may lead to 'catastrophe comparable to Chernobyl'

- Such a strike would be 'beyond line between good and evil,' says Rosatom head, adds state corporation monitoring situation at Bushehr plant, safety of Russian specialists

20.06.2025 General

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, June 19

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 1.83 billion Turkish liras

18.06.2025 Electricity , General

UK unveils new set of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil, military, financial networks

- Among most high-profile targets are 20 oil tankers linked to what has been referred to as Russian President Putin’s 'shadow fleet'

18.06.2025 General

Spanish government rules out cyberattack behind massive blackout in April

- Blackout occurred with 'multifactorial' origins, Spanish energy minister says

19.06.2025 General

Amazon to invest $13B in expanding Australia’s data centers by 2029

- Amazon investments 'will set us up for the future, boosting our economy and productivity,’ says Australian premier

17.06.2025 General

Russia claims it struck oil refinery in Poltava region in overnight attack

- Defense Ministry claims hitting oil refinery in industrial city of Kremenchuk, alleging it supplied fuel to Ukrainian forces in Donbas region

16.06.2025 General

European energy markets face volatility in 2H25 amid tight LNG supply

- Policy uncertainty fuels volatility in European energy outlook

13.06.2025 Lng/Lpg , General

Türkiye's Oruc Reis vessel completes first intercontinental mission in Somali waters

- "Data collected by Oruc Reis will guide evaluation of Somalia's maritime jurisdiction areas in upcoming period," says energy and natural resources minister

13.06.2025 General

Russia's budget posts $43.2B deficit amid falling oil prices

- Russia's budget revenues up 3.1%, while expenditures soared 20.8% year-on-year this January to May

12.06.2025 General

EU proposes new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war

- New measures include lowering Russian oil cap, banning refined oil imports, restricting banks and blacklisting vessels

11.06.2025 General

Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, June 11

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 1.53 billion Turkish liras

11.06.2025 General

Azerbaijan's SOCAR, Germany's SEFE sign 10-year natural gas deal

- Annual supply volume will be gradually increased to reach 15 terawatt-hours under agreement

11.06.2025 General

Deflationary trend continues in consumer, producer prices in China

- In May, consumer prices fall by 0.1% producer prices down by 3.3%

10.06.2025 Finance , General

Canada’s Carney lays out priorities for upcoming G7 Summit

- Topping list is protecting world communities, energy security, future partnerships

09.06.2025 Energy Diplomacy , General

China says it's ready to fast-track rare earth exports to EU

- Commerce Minister Wang, EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic met in Paris as sides discussed brandy, electric vehicle disputes, says China

09.06.2025 General

Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, June 4

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas on spot market costs 13,649.42 Turkish liras

05.06.2025 Natural Gas , General

EU gas imports to fall 25% by 2030 as bloc exceeds demand reduction targets

- REPowerEU plan targets 100 bcm gas cut by 2030 through efficiency and renewables

09.06.2025 Natural Gas , Energy Security , General

Turkish, Qatari, US firms sign $7B energy deal in Syria

- Energy deal includes natural gas power plants and solar plant with total capacity of 5,000 megawatts

31.05.2025 General

Türkiye's licensed power generation down 0.1% in March

- Installed electricity capacity rises by 1.5% in March compared to same month in 2024

30.05.2025 General

Türkiye's energy import bill down 3.2% in April

- At $5.07 billion, energy accounted for 15.4% of the overall import figures in Türkiye in April

29.05.2025 General

Germany's import prices down in April

- Largest contribution comes from energy prices, down 11.2%, in overall decline in import prices last month

29.05.2025 General

Italy's Meloni says high energy prices are key challenge for her government

- Government assessing if speculation is behind high energy prices, says Italian prime minister

29.05.2025 General

Japan enacts law obliging firms to join carbon emissions trading scheme

- Government estimates companies account for nearly 60% greenhouse gas emissions

29.05.2025 General

Global energy storage set to grow nine-fold by 2040, driven by battery systems

- Global battery storage capacity is on track to surpass 4 terawatts by 2040, transforming electricity markets and enabling deeper integration of solar and wind power

28.05.2025 Electricity , General

Türkiye aims to send 2 bcm gas and triple electricity exports to Syria

- Türkiye ready to contribute to reconstruction of Syria, says Türkiye's energy minister

24.05.2025 General

Oman says 5th round of Iran-US nuclear talks to take place in Rome

- New round is on Friday, according to Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi

22.05.2025 General

Russia expands halal certification efforts amid growing global demand

Russian quality system, RusQuality, aims to increase international recognition of its halal certificates as it marks decade of operation, head of organization says

21.05.2025 General

Russian president sends message to KazanForum, emphasizing ties with Islamic World

- Event to deepen dialogue and boost partnerships among participating countries, says Vladimir Putin

16.05.2025 General

Kazan hosts first-ever OIC Culture Ministers' Congress in Russia

- 'We have one big common goal ahead of us. Kazan is the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World 2026,' says Russian minister of culture

21.05.2025 General

Abandoned wells emerge as major source of global methane emissions: IEA

- As world intensifies efforts to combat climate change, overlooked sources such as abandoned fossil fuel sites pose growing threat, highlighting urgent need for regulation and mitigation

17.05.2025 General

Türkiye leads regional talks on Black Sea gas, economic cooperation

- BSEC chief says region key to linking Europe, Asia, Middle East as energy, trade, and infrastructure ties expand

14.05.2025 General

Türkiye to deploy state-owned FSRU abroad for 1st time under deal with Egypt

- Türkiye and Egyp ink two key agreements to boost energy cooperation, says Turkish energy and natural resources minister

15.05.2025 General

European Commission asks Czech Republic to delay signing nuclear deal with S.Korean firm

-Commission says it is investigating if South Korea’s KHNP received foreign subsidies that could distort EU market

13.05.2025 General

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, continues 'maximum pressure' campaign

- Treasury Department targets 2 individuals, 1 entity in continued pressure campaign

14.05.2025 General

Critical raw material restrictions rise amid global demand for green, digital transformation

- Export restrictions on critical raw materials rose more than fivefold from 2009 to end of 2023, says OECD report

15.05.2025 General

World's 1st commercial e-methanol facility inaugurated in Denmark

- Kasso facility has an annual production capacity of 42,000 tonnes

15.05.2025 General

Russia, Vietnam agree to 'promptly' negotiate, sign nuclear power plants deal

- Vietnam has resumed plans to develop nuclear power plants suspended nearly decade ago

13.05.2025 Electricity , General

15 US states sue Trump over fast-tracked energy projects

- Lawsuit filed in Washington state says use of emergency powers illicitly bypasses environmental laws

12.05.2025 General

Putin, Vucic reaffirm energy cooperation, historical ties in talks at Kremlin

- Russia remains key guarantor of Serbia’s energy security, says Vladimir Putin - Serbian president thanks Russia for gas supplies, support for sovereignty amid calls to revive economic partnership

10.05.2025 General

Chip factory to be built in central Türkiye

- Facility in Sivas to produce solar cells, semiconductors with $400 million investment; mass production to begin in late 2026

11.05.2025 General

Ukraine says Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant faces new blackout risk after Russian strike

- Deoccupation is the only guarantee of safety, says Energy Minister Galushchenko after key power line cut

08.05.2025 General

US ready to fund viable nuclear energy projects in Türkiye, official says

Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear plant attracts investor interest as energy production nears

Akkuyu Nuclear says commissioning underway for 1st reactor unit

International Atomic Energy Agency ready to 'accompany' African countries on nuclear journey

Türkiye says power system strong amid European blackout

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 1.8% on April 26

Türkiye's daily power consumption up 16.7% on May 22

Türkiye's daily power consumption increases 1.2% on May 10

Global coal demand to remain on a plateau in 2025 and 2026: IEA

Türkiye says power system strong amid European blackout

Global carbon emission storage facilities double in 5 years

Trump seeks to revive coal industry and reverse long-term decline with new orders

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Nov. 5

Global natural gas investments to reach almost $9 trillion by 2050

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Jan. 5

Turkish president announces more gas reserves found in Black Sea

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, April 17

Türkiye's natural gas imports up 17.7% in October

Costs double as oil and gas discoveries decline in global markets

Global gas production to increase by around 32% by 2050

US approves additional LNG exports to non-FTA countries

More LNG supply is expected in 2026 supporting rising gas demand: IEA

Türkiye's LPG production up 10.1% in April

European energy markets face volatility in 2H25 amid tight LNG supply

Oil production in Türkiye's eastern region breaks first record in 2024

Oil up in w/e Dec. 15 on demand optimism, central bank interest rate decisions

US crude oil inventories down 1% for week ending Dec. 8

US oil rig count up for week ending Dec. 8

Türkiye, Iraq begin talks on new oil transport deal

US oil rig count down by 8 for week ending May 23

US oil rig count down by 6 for week ending June 28

Oil dives as weak US inflation data dashes hopes for interest rate cuts

US oil rig count down by 9 for week ending April 11

Oil giants' profits slide 15.1% to $182.1 billion in January-September

Oil prices up on expectations of supply delay from OPEC+, recession fears in US

Oil prices rise in week ending Aug.30 amid falling US inventories

Türkiye's renewable energy peaks in June

Global offshore wind capacity hits 83 GW, powering 73 million homes

Türkiye's installed wind power capacity soars 177% in decade

Global wind power capacity sees record growth in 2024

Türkiye's renewable energy peaks in June

Turkish firm to invest $520 million in high-efficiency solar equipment production

Candidate region selected for Türkiye's first YEKA floating solar power plant

Norwegian firm Scatec secures financial close for 1GW solar-battery project in Egypt

Global renewables capacity more than doubles in a decade as hydropower remains top source

Google and Brookfield sign $3B US hydropower deal to support clean energy goals

Türkiye leads Europe with highest rise in hydropower capacity

Hydropower's role expands amid soaring global electricity demand

Highlights of Türkiye's energy market in 2024

Climate crisis to push 150M more Africans into poverty by 2050, experts warn

Taiwan starts drilling of 1st deep geothermal well

Türkiye sets new record for daily power consumption with 1.34% increase on July 9

bp Q2 profit falls to $2.35B, beating forecast

Türkiye-UK trade deal could set global example: British envoy

EU energy imports from US to rise 2.5 times under new deal

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 1.3% on July 31

Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, July 30

OPEC+ agrees to extend group-wide output cuts into 2025

Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2024 to kick off in Tripoli

OPEC+ countries announce daily voluntary output cuts by 2.2 million barrels

Brazil joins OPEC+ as group confirms 3.6 million barrels per day output cut

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Dec. 3

ExxonMobil drills first lithium well in Arkansas in aim to become major player in EV sector

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, June 8

High rollout of electric vehicles could earn UK drivers £6.5B more by 2035

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Dec. 1

Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.77% on Oct. 23

Russian Lukoil starts Chashkino gas-turbine power plant

Gazprom posts 26% loss in 1H20

Global offshore wind capacity hits 83 GW, powering 73 million homes

Global energy transition requires $21.4T investment in power grids by 2050

Global renewable energy capacity surges 377% over past decade

Chinese JTPV, Turkish Schmid Pekintas to build 5 GW solar cell factory in Türkiye

Türkiye's LPG production up 12.4% in March

Türkiye's LPG production down 4.3% in December 2024

Türkiye's LPG production down 25% in April 2024

Türkiye's LPG production up 15% in December 2023

EU gas imports to fall 25% by 2030 as bloc exceeds demand reduction targets

Former Lithuanian FM warns Russia's shadow fleet threatens EU security

Turkmen natural gas set to reach Türkiye on March 1