A review of the energy situation in Turkey


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Pamukcu C., Konak G.

ENERGY EXPLORATION & EXPLOITATION, cilt.24, sa.4-5, ss.223-241, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

Özet

In this review paper general information about the energy situation of Turkey is outlined. The ongoing energy policy of the recent governments of Turkey is given and the regulations that are in place regarding energy are mentioned. Then, a summary about various energy sources such as oil, coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, geothermal energy and wind energy etc. is given. Regarding oil, Turkey's petroleum production and consumption, reserves and refineries are described. Then, similar emphasis is made for coal and thermal-electric power plants. The total electricity transmission grid installed across the country is argued in terms of years and finally environmental concerns and privatization attempts about the energy situation are explained.