State and Prospects of Russia–Turkey Energy Relations

... changes in domestic demand for energy resources in Turkey, two factors that are particularly worrying for Russia and which are wholly underestimated right now, need special attention: 1. The rapid development of alternative and renewable energy sources in Turkey, as well as the imminent incorporation of nuclear energy in the country’s energy balance, are two factors that will have significant effect on the fuel structure of Turkish electric power plants, slowing down the growth of, or even cutting down, natural gas consumption for the purposes ...