ENERGY SECURITY: REGIONAL ENERGY CENTRE TURKEY
Abstract
Although Turkey consumes a higher amount of energy than it manufactures, it targets to be a new energy centre in its region. The key of being energy centre lies at the safe transit of the energy resources of other countries. Turkey sets the best example in this regard. Turkey has a more important position than ever since it is located at key location for the transit of gas and oil in the game of pipelines passing through other destinations.
While Iran, Iraq and Azerbaijan supply only to Turkey, Turkey distributes oil and gas to far away countries. The most important factor is security at this point. Pipelines in Turkey which cost millions of dollars are subject to numerous illegal acts including terrorist actions and oil theft. In recent years, debates over the emerging energy deficit throughout the world have given priority to this issue.
There is need for international cooperation with neighbouring countries and reforms in the current security concept in our country in order to solve this security problem. A Turkey which has active and international connections in the region will be highly useful in terms of the security of pipelines. At this point, energy lines in Turkey and security of these lines are brought to agenda. This research focuses on the steps to be taken with respect to security as well as solution suggestions by emphasizing the security of energy lines within the framework of the studies included in the literature and relevant research.
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Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
November 6, 2016
Submission Date
November 25, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2016