Türkiye and Europe Seek to Expand Energy Cooperation

(Fuad Shahbazov – The Jamestown Foundation) The European Union is expanding energy cooperation with Türkiye as geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the blockade of the Hormuz Strait intensify efforts to diversify Europe’s energy supplies and strengthen long-term energy security. Türkiye is leveraging its pipeline network, storage capacity, and position on the Southern Gas Corridor to establish itself as Europe’s principal energy transit hub, facilitating greater access to Azerbaijani, Turkmen, and other regional natural gas supplies. Ankara’s broader strategy combines natural gas transit, electricity exports, and infrastructure investment to enhance its geopolitical influence while reducing Europe’s reliance on Russian energy and increasing resilience against future regional supply disruptions. – Türkiye and Europe Seek to Expand Energy Cooperation – Jamestown