Türkiye centers critical minerals in energy transformation strategy and plans full value chain
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Updated · Daily Sabah · Apr 28
Türkiye centers critical minerals in energy transformation strategy and plans full value chain
11 articles · Updated · Daily Sabah · Apr 28
Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced at the OECD Forum that Türkiye aims to build a full value chain from extraction to high-tech manufacturing, with the Beylikova rare earths project as a cornerstone.
Türkiye targets 120 GW wind and solar capacity by 2035 and plans 40 GW of HVDC transmission lines to support grid integration, emphasizing the need for resilient supply chains and advanced processing capabilities.
Ongoing Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions have pushed oil prices above $110, highlighting global energy security risks and the strategic importance of critical minerals for both clean energy and digital technologies.
As the Hormuz crisis deepens, how quickly can Türkiye become an alternative energy supplier?
Can Türkiye secure the massive foreign investment needed for its nuclear and grid projects?
Is Türkiye's ambition to build a full mineral value chain economically realistic or too costly?
Will global protectionism hinder Türkiye’s plan to become a critical minerals exporter?
With the Strait of Hormuz closed, can Türkiye's new 'TRIPP' corridor reshape global energy routes?
Can Türkiye's massive rare earth discovery truly challenge China's dominance in the magnet market?