Doha:Qatar is a key partner in advancing regional and global energy security, with energy cooperation serving as a strategic pillar of Qatar-Turkiye relations, Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said.
According to Qatar News Agency, Bayraktar emphasized that energy cooperation has become a strategic pillar of Qatar-Turkiye relations, underpinned by Qatar’s vast LNG production and export capacity and Turkiye’s extensive infrastructure for importing, storing, transporting, and regasifying natural gas.
He noted that Turkiye’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on a single supplier create opportunities for expanding cooperation with Qatar, particularly through LNG supply arrangements from long-term contracts to flexible commercial models. Previous LNG transactions between Turkiye’s state-owned Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS) and Qatar provide a foundation for enhancing bilateral energy cooperation.
Bayraktar highlighted Turkiye’s strategic geographic position and its gas infrastructure as additional opportunities for trade and investment, especially in redirecting energy supplies to regional markets. He also pointed out that geopolitical developments in the Middle East directly influence global energy markets, with energy security closely linked to maritime security and regional stability.
Discussing energy security, Bayraktar warned of the implications of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy trade. He stated that Turkiye’s energy strategy involves diversified sources of supply and multiple transportation routes, with recent investments in LNG infrastructure strengthening the resilience of Turkiye’s energy system.
Bayraktar also addressed climate policy, emphasizing Turkiye’s expectations for the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya to focus on implementation of climate commitments. Turkiye’s energy strategy through 2040 aims to raise renewables to 77% of installed power-generation capacity, requiring investments in transmission networks, energy-storage technologies, and energy-efficiency measures.
He stressed the importance of climate finance for the green transition, noting that meeting climate goals will require substantial financial resources and international partnerships. The success of COP31, he concluded, should be measured by the tangible projects and results delivered, not just the number of meetings or declarations.
Source Qatar News Agency