Türkiye Expands Gas Storage as Imports Rise

Türkiye’s natural gas imports increased by 3.9% in October compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released Tuesday by the country’s energy watchdog.

Natural gas imports in October rose to around 4.10 billion cubic meters (bcm) from approximately 3.95 bcm in the same month of 2024, Türkiye's Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) said in its latest monthly natural gas market report, The Caspian Post reports, citing Turkish media.

Russia was the largest natural gas supplier to Türkiye, providing 1.63 bcm, while Azerbaijan and Iran followed with 996 million cubic meters (mcm) and 820 mcm, respectively.

During the period, Türkiye imported 363 mcm of LNG from Algeria, 100 mcm from Senegal and 95 mcm from the US.

Meanwhile, the country's total gas consumption rose by 11.6% to approximately 3.51 bcm, compared to the same month last year.

Industrial natural gas consumption rose 3.7% to 1.21 bcm during the period. Gas use at power plants increased 26.7%, reaching 1.09 bcm.

Household consumption also edged up, rising 22.9% to 534 mcm during the same period.

The natural gas storage volume in October expanded by 13.4% to around 5.88 bcm, compared to 5.16 bcm in October 2024.