A source in Ankara confirmed to “Novosti” today, Saturday, that the work between Turkey and Russia to establish a gas center, and issues related to design, construction and marketing are evaluated.
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, has already said that his country might change how gas was transported from the northern fields to the Black Sea and Turkey.
The Russian leader discussed this notion with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his Turkish counterpart, and pledged to work on this matter thoroughly and fast.
The insider informed “Novosti” that work was already in progress and that design, construction, and marketing assessments were necessary. The authorities concerned implement the directives of the two presidents, and the operation remains under the supervision of the leaders of the two countries.
” The source stated that the exact location of the upcoming gas center has not yet been determined, but it is likely – if the two parties agree – to be a region of Taraqiya (the European part of Turkey) “a suitable place”, as previously indicated by Erdogan.
The cost of the proposed centre cannot yet be discussed because not all of the project’s specifics have been determined, the source claims.
In response to a question about the possibility of imposing Western sanctions, especially by the United States, on Turkey because of the project, the source stressed that the gas center in Turkey is required above all to ensure energy security in Europe, and “it is necessary to realize that there will be no losers In this project”.
From “Novosti,”
Russia and Turkey are collaborating to set up a gas hub in Turkey, according to the source
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