Turkiye will get some diesel from US-Russia supply deal, energy minister says
ANKARA: Turkiye will take some of the diesel Russia is supplying to global markets under its agreement with US President Donald Trump, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Sunday. Bayraktar said the US-Russia diesel supply deal was important in terms of energy security for Turkiye. Ankara relies on Russia for some of its energy needs, as well as on Iran, Azerbaijan and others. It is trying…
Turkiye's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that the country will receive some diesel from a US-Russia supply deal. This agreement, brokered by US President Donald Trump, will contribute to Turkey's energy security. Turkey has historically relied on Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, and other nations for its energy needs. The country is actively seeking to diversify its energy sources through partnerships with various partners, including the US.
Bayraktar did not provide further details on the specific amount of diesel Turkey will receive. The deal has faced criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European officials, and some Republican politicians allied with Trump. Additionally, Turkey plans to launch a second floating gas production platform in the first quarter of 2028, which will increase daily output in the Black Sea to 45 million cubic meters.
This platform will double the output of the Sakarya field, providing 20 million cubic meters daily, equivalent to 7.3 billion cubic meters annually. With the second platform, Turkey aims to meet the daily energy demands of three out of four homes in the country, increasing the field's production capacity to 550,000 barrels of oil equivalent.
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