Türkiye plans $17.2 billion investment in energy sector by 2030

8 articles · Updated · Daily Sabah · Apr 28

The Energy Market Regulatory Authority announced the investment, up from $10.7 billion in 2021-2025, with electricity distribution and grid maintenance budgets set to rise significantly.
Türkiye is transitioning to targeted energy subsidies, prioritizing low-consumption households, while recent price hikes in electricity and gas are attributed mainly to distribution costs and global market volatility.
The country is expanding energy storage, modernizing infrastructure, and diversifying imports to cushion against Middle East conflict impacts, aiming to strengthen its position as a regional energy trading hub.

Can Türkiye's energy hub ambitions truly succeed while navigating the complex geopolitics of new Middle East and Caspian pipelines?

Is Türkiye's major energy investment push into Africa a stable long-term strategy or a risky geopolitical venture?

With the Akkuyu nuclear plant now online, how will Türkiye balance nuclear risks against its ambitious renewable energy goals?

As subsidies for high-use homes are cut, will the new tiered pricing prevent a cost-of-living crisis for Turkish families?

How will Turkish steel and cement exporters survive the EU's carbon tax, which is now fully in effect?

Will new Black Sea gas discoveries genuinely lower consumer bills or primarily benefit state energy companies and international partners?