
Turkey-Turkmenistan Gas Deal: A Strong Start, but Its Full Potential Remains Uncertain
by Enes Esen, published on 14 February 2025
The Turkish government announced this week a deal between Turkey’s state-owned pipeline operator BOTAŞ and Turkmenistan’s Turkmengaz. According to the agreement, gas flow between the two countries is set to commence on March 1, 2025. Under a swap deal, Turkmenistan will supply up to 2 bcm annually to Turkey, utilizing Iran’s existing gas infrastructure.