Turkey’s gas bridge under threat

The country plays a vital role in connecting Asia to Europe, but the expiration of Russian contracts and the ramifications of the war in Iran are placing it under pressure

Turkey’s geopolitical position means it has assumed the role of an energy bridge from Asia to Europe while maintaining a dynamic gas market focused on securing its own domestic energy supply. However, the country’s gas market is under the simultaneous impact of three structural pressures: Firstly, long-term pipeline contracts with Russia are approaching expiration. Secondly, there are uncertainties in gas flows from Iran, and thirdly, there are growing cost pressures in the global LNG market. This threefold dynamic is forcing Turkey to redefine its energy security strategy, affecting not only its supply security but also its role within the European energy balance. Turkey’s gas consumption i