| ID | 108044 |
| Title Proper | Turkey |
| Other Title Information | an emerging energy transit state and possible energy hub |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Winrow, Gareth |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Officials in Ankara are pressing for Turkey to become a key energy hub for the transportation of hydrocarbons from the Caspian region and the Middle East to Europe. It appears that they are seeking to secure certain strategic and economic advantages. Turkey's increasing energy needs could be satisfied, re-export rights obtained, and ambitions to become a significant regional state fulfilled which could facilitate accession to the EU. It seems more likely, though, that Turkey will become an important energy transit state, especially for the Southern Gas Corridor. Here, Turkey could still diversify its gas imports and reduce dependence on Russia. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 46, No. 3; Sep 2011: p.79-91 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol. 46, No. 3; Sep 2011: p.79-91 |
| Key Words | Turkey ; Energy Hub ; Middle East ; Hydrocarbons ; Emerging Energy Transit State ; Southern Gas Corridor ; Russia ; Energy |