TURKEY is seeking to increase gas purchases from the US and distribute its neighborhood, reports Bloomberg News.
Turkey president Recep Tayyip erdogan declared as Europe faces an energy crisis triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
'We want to increase the gas we buy from the US on more favourable terms in the coming period,' said Mr Erdogan. 'We are ready to cooperate in the delivery of US LNG to the countries in the region.'
Turkey and the US have sought ways to mend relations strained disputes over recent years, including Ankara's purchase of an advanced Russian-missile defense system.
Mr Erdogan points to the potential of expanding energy ties, but Turkey has limited capacity to re-export gas to Europe.
In the first quarter of 2022, the US became Turkey's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier.
Turkey annually imports about 60 billion cubic metres of natural gas.
SeaNews Turkey
Turkey president Recep Tayyip erdogan declared as Europe faces an energy crisis triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
'We want to increase the gas we buy from the US on more favourable terms in the coming period,' said Mr Erdogan. 'We are ready to cooperate in the delivery of US LNG to the countries in the region.'
Turkey and the US have sought ways to mend relations strained disputes over recent years, including Ankara's purchase of an advanced Russian-missile defense system.
Mr Erdogan points to the potential of expanding energy ties, but Turkey has limited capacity to re-export gas to Europe.
In the first quarter of 2022, the US became Turkey's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier.
Turkey annually imports about 60 billion cubic metres of natural gas.
SeaNews Turkey
