State and Prospects of Russia–Turkey Energy Relations
... rejected Russia’s proposal to supply natural gas via the Turkish Stream project, which challenges the success of Gazprom’s plans to stop gas transit via Ukraine after the current contract expires in 2019, as well as the very creation of a gas hub. Electric Power Industry Another key area of Russia–Turkey bilateral cooperation is the electric power sector, primarily nuclear energy. Over the past 15 years, the Turkish power industry has developed primarily through the construction of thermal power plants and hydroelectric power plants. However, these extensive measures will not be enough to meet the demand for electric ...