Black sea gas fields of Turkey in the system of energy relations with the Russian Federation
The article discusses the energy strategy of the Republic of Turkey, in particular, the impact of the discovered Black Sea gas fields on relations with the Russian Federation. The statements of Tayyip Recep Erdogan, the President of Turkey, state officials of the country, experts in the field of economic development and energy, materials of Russian and Turkish media are used. Taking into account Turkey’s situation, energy development strategy, as well as the policy of recent years, it can be concluded that Turkey will continue to increase its exploration and production capacities in the energy sector, not only in the Black Sea, but also in the Mediterranean. In addition, it is determined that Turkey’s long-term goal is to solve the problem of energy scarcity, maintain energy independence, and transform into one of the largest energy hubs. In the coming years, Turkey can hardly be expected to abandon Russian gas, but one of the main Russian energy partners may eventually revise the volume of supplies, or demand better conditions for transit to Europe, successfully securing its own production.