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Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated that cooperation between Türkiye and Georgia has become more vital than ever. Pointing out that the Green Electricity Transmission and Trade Project is one of the key examples of cooperation between the two countries, Minister Bayraktar said, “This visionary milestone will not only strengthen regional connectivity and energy security but will also accelerate the integration of renewable energy into our markets.”

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said, “Every recycled product, every ton of waste prevented and every kilowattwatch saved brings us one step closer to a more sustainable future. Our planet's resources may be limited, but our capacity to innovate, develop cooperation and increase efficiency is unlimited.” Minister Bayraktar stated that Türkiye is ready to further strengthen cooperation with all participating countries and institutions in areas such as policy design, regulatory frameworks, digitalization, measurement and verification systems and sustainable financing models.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar participated in Baku Energy Week, held in Azerbaijan, and delivered a message to the world regarding energy security. Emphasizing that the partnership between Türkiye and Azerbaijan has made significant contributions to Europe’s energy security, Minister Bayraktar stated, “Türkiye, which holds a strategic position between East and West, will continue to serve as a reliable partner, an energy hub, and a key player in regional energy projects.”

Türkiye and Nigeria signed an agreement in the field of mining. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar shared the agreement, "We believe that we will take our partnership with Nigeria in the field of energy and natural resources to a much higher level with a win-win approach."

In a critical period when regional tensions affecting global energy balances, especially the Hormuz crisis, are increasing, the world's natural resource agenda will be shaped in Istanbul. The 2nd Istanbul Natural Resources Summit (INRES 2026) will be held on May 22 at Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to start the summit to be hosted by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar.

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar met with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot and his accompanying delegation. Later, Minister Bayraktar, who accepted the representatives of Belgium's leading companies, shared Türkiye's energy vision with company representatives. Minister Bayraktar said, "We care that the mutual dialogue between the two countries will deepen with more concrete cooperation topics in the coming period."

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar made important statements regarding the Renewable Energy Resource Area (YEKA) tenders. Noting that offshore wind energy will be one of the most strategic priorities in the coming period, Minister Bayraktar stated, “As the Ministry, we have identified four separate offshore sites in the waters off Saros Bay, Gökçeada, Bozcaada, and Edremit. “Once the permitting processes are completed, we will hold Türkiye’s first offshore wind YEKA tender. We aim to reach a capacity of 5,000 megawatts in offshore wind by 2035,” he stated.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar emphasized that Türkiye aims to meet 15% of its electricity demand through nuclear energy, stating, “Türkiye needs small modular reactors. “These small modular reactors, which we call ‘SMRs,’ mark the new era of nuclear energy. Türkiye, God willing, won’t miss the boat this time and will become a country that possesses this technology, produces it, and perhaps even exports it.”

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated that having critical minerals is not enough, they should be processed, "We are finalizing a detailed roadmap. We will soon announce Türkiye’s Comprehensive Critical Raw Materials strategy.” 

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated, “As of today, we do not foresee any shortages in terms of supply security regarding oil, fuel, natural gas, or electricity. Türkiye has become prepared for crises through the policies it has implemented and the projects it has carried out over the past 23 years.”

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that they will revise long-term energy plans, saying, “With the new program, we aim for energy markets that are more resilient, more flexible, and centered on electrification and digitalization.”

Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, stated that the crises experienced in recent years and the policies they have developed have made Türkiye’s energy market resilient. Noting that in recent years there have been various wars and conflicts alongside uncertainties in the supply chain, Minister Bayraktar said, “All of these have actually made Türkiye very resilient because we are quite accustomed to dealing with crises. The policies we have developed in Türkiye and the vision we have put forward have truly made us much more resilient in dealing with such crises.”

The Turkish energy fleet will conduct exploration and drilling activities in an overseas region for the first time. The fleet’s newest member, Çağrı Bey, will open a new chapter in energy history by drilling in an oil-prospective area at the Curad-1 well off the coast of Somalia.

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, referring to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, said, "He went there with this crisis where a new energy architecture was needed. The most important thing that the world and this region should do is diversification in energy architecture. We need to implement different infrastructure projects," he said.

The Çağrı Bey drilling vessel, which will carry out Türkiye’s first deep-sea exploration drilling operation abroad, has arrived in Somalia after a 53-day journey. Following the welcome ceremony to be held tomorrow, the Çağrı Bey will set sail and is expected to reach the CURAD-1 well within 1-2 days. An underwater robot capable of diving to 4,000 meters will also be used for the seabed operations during the drilling operation to be conducted by the Çağrı Bey.