The Prequel Although it looked like a local problem that was born in Wuhan, China, the new form of the coronavirus Covid-19 spread like wildfire across the globe. The total number of coronavirus cases is nearing 3 million (April 24, 2020) and unfortunately, the death toll is almost 200,000. The virus is thought to have […]
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Deglobalization or Reglobalization?
Until the recent corona virus outbreak, such a situation can only be occurred in movies having well-written scenarios. Although there are many simulations for possible pandemics, the world seems not well prepared. That is, this outbreak is much beyond available predicted scenarios. Regarding the level of social and economic isolation caused by corona virus outbreak, […]
Using Oil Shale As An Alternative Raw Material For Energy Production And Potentiality Of Turkey
WHAT IS OIL SHALE Oil shale is commonly defined as a fine- grained sedimentary rock containing organ- ic matter (kerogen) that yields substantial amounts of oil and combustible gas upon destructive distillation (retorting). Most of the organic matter is insoluble in ordinary organic solvents; therefore, it is decomposed by heating to release such materials. What […]
Iran In The Energy Game While Passing Through The Energy Door
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]INTRODUCTION The Middle East is often referred to as a perennial geopolitical hotspot, the bedrock of shifting power play of partnerships, and constant shift of alliances – all in the midst of emerging and demising local powers. Iran sits at the epicenter of this political, economic and social development in the neighborhood. On one hand, […]
Northern Iraq & Turkey: From The View Of Energy Politics
INTRODUCTION Northern Iraq, with the popular name Kurdish Region, by having an estimated 40 billion bbl oil and 8 tcm gas reserves (according to OPEC reports), is a strategic region for Turkey. In addition to oil and gas reserves, other key factors such as historical background, terrorism, ethnical properties, existing disputes with the central Iraqi […]
Russian Chess On Gas Politics: Evaluation Of Turkish Stream
INTRODUCTION Turkish Stream Pipeline Project (TSP) is the result of the altering Russian gas supply policies toward European Union (EU). Due to flustering disputes over Ukraine, initial step was planned as to bypass Ukraine with a new standalone pipeline that will transit Russian gas to Eastern Europe. However, increasing conflicts between EU and Bulgarian government […]
Southern Gas Corridor, Milestones And Other Turkmen Gas Export Options (Via Turkish Stream)
ABSTRACT EU is the biggest energy importing structure in the world and Russia is her major supplier. EU energy security troubled by increasing political conflicts with Russia rushes EU to diversify her energy supplies. One of the most popular candidates for EU’s future energy supply is the Caspian resources placed in between Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, […]
Strategic Approaches To Unconventional Resources To Meet The Turkish Energy Demand
ABSTRACT Increasing demand in energy makes the world revolve around it. Major oil companies have been researching all around the world as to increase reserve and production. What could we do to find more reserves? Thinking backwards is a way to discover new methodology and associated new technology. That is how unconventional methods stepped in […]
Turkey’s Energy Investments – Projects – Policies: An Overview Under Decision Making Approach
INTRODUCTION One of the never-ending discussion topics in today’s modern time is doubtlessly energy supply. Energy gained even more value with the industrial revolution; nowadays it maintains its importance as an element of strategic balance. Although energy resources are not dispersed homogeneously of the earth’s surface, global demand for energy supplies is constantly increasing that […]
Azerbaijan Gas Export Potential & Related Infrastructures For Eu & Tr Energy Security Issues (Up To 2050)
Oğuzhan Akyener ABSTRACT Due to increasing demand, gas supply is one of the most strategic energy security issues for huge importers. Caspian region -where important gas supply potentials exist- has always been directly related to the huge importers’ energy security issues, such as EU and Turkey. Azerbaijan as an important gas supplier country located in […]