2022-03-18 11:45:00
RUSSIA, TURKEY ENERGY PROJECTS
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA - March 17, 2022 - Telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Issues on the bilateral agenda were discussed in detail, and the recent talks between the foreign ministers in Moscow and Antalya were characterised as positive. The two leaders reaffirmed their intention to continue developing mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation, including the implementation of strategic projects in the energy sector.
Various aspects of developments related to the special military operation to protect Donbass were discussed. Vladimir Putin also informed his counterpart about the talks between Russian and Ukrainian representatives.
Special focus during the conversation was made on humanitarian issues. Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed gratitude for facilitating the evacuation of Turkish citizens from Ukraine and the safe exit of Turkish cargo ships from Azov Sea ports.
The two leaders agreed to maintain contacts at various levels.
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Earlier:
2022, March, 16, 12:10:00
MORE RUSSIAN GAS FOR EUROPE
Compared to last year, the period from March 1 through March 15 saw increases in supplies to nine European countries, for instance, Italy (+51.7 per cent), Poland (+71.8 per cent), Croatia (+110.9 per cent), Greece (+34.6 per cent), Bulgaria (+24.4 per cent), as well as Turkey (+21.1 per cent).
2022, March, 15, 15:00:00
AZERBAIJANI GAS FOR EUROPE
Azerbaijan is willing to increase its gas supply to Europe via Turkey amid persisting concerns over natural gas supplies after Russia's invasion of Ukraine,
2022, March, 11, 12:20:00
IAEA, RUSSIA, UKRAINE NUCLEAR TALKS
Following the meetings, Grossi posted pictures of the talks, giving an upbeat update: "Constructive and important meeting with Sergei Lavrov in Antalya, Turkey, this afternoon. We are making progress on the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukaine." "Important and forward-looking conversations with Dmytro Kuleba today in Antalya, Turkey. Progress being made on the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine."
2022, March, 10, 11:05:00
RUSSIAN OIL FOR TURKEY
Turkey relies on Russia for 45% of its natural gas demand, 17% of oil and 40% of its gasoline, Deputy Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said in remarks on the sidelines of the CERAWeek energy conference.
2022, February, 24, 12:05:00
TURKEY INSTALLED CAPACITY +3.5 GW
The country's installed capacity stood at 99,820 MW at the end of 2021, with 46% of thermal, 32% of hydro, 11% of wind, 8% of solar and 4% of biomass, geothermal, and waste heat.
2022, February, 24, 12:00:00
TURKEY RENEWABLES UP
Some 97% of Turkey's electricity generation capacity that came into operation last year was from renewable energy plants.
2022, January, 13, 13:40:00
TURKEY ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION UP BY 13%
The country's installed capacity reached 99.8 GW by the end of 2021 (up from over 96 GW in late 2020).
