Minister Dönmez: 'Natural Gas Consumption Will Be Less This Year Compared To Last Year'

Minister Donmez Natural Gas Consumption Will Be Less This Year Compared To Last Year
Minister Dönmez 'Natural Gas Consumption Will Be Less This Year Compared To Last Year'

Fatih Dönmez, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, stated that the share of renewable energy in electricity production is higher this year and said, “Natural gas consumption this year will be 10-12 percent less than last year.” said.

Answering the questions of journalists after the Cabinet Meeting held at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Dönmez said that TurkStream is working close to full capacity and that there is not much difference between the contract capacity and the pipe capacity.

Dönmez pointed out that the idea that natural gas tanks will be used continuously is wrong and said, “The warehouses were created to meet the need that pipe gas could not meet. There may be a problem with one of the sources, like last year. Warehouses are critical when we consider them.” used his statements.

Noting that the Saros Floating LNG Storage and Gasification Unit (FSRU) will be commissioned in January, Dönmez noted that negotiations with Oman on the purchase of LNG are continuing and are positive.

Dönmez stated that the share of renewable energy in electricity generation is higher this year and said, “There are seasonal conditions and the share of renewable energy in electricity generation is better this year. Last year was dry. We had to compensate him with gas. Natural gas consumption this year will be 10-12 percent less than last year.” made its assessment.

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