BOTAŞ a pioneer in Türkiye’s energy sector, with almost half a century-long experience, environmentally sensitive stance and utmost care for the energy efficiency for the sake of future generations, continues its yearly activities in 2021 within the scope of energy management and efficiency works.
BOTAŞ Sustainable Energy Summit, attended by prominent representatives of the energy sector, was held online because of the pandemic. Held under the auspices of the Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Dönmez and attended by several representatives from the energy sector, BOTAŞ Sustainable Energy Summit, was broadcasted live on YouTube on January 15th.
In 2023 We Will Produce 100 % of Our Electricity by Ourselves
In his opening speech of the Summit, BOTAŞ Deputy General Manager M. Talha Pamukçu said BOTAŞ was operating 23 thousand kilometers of high pressure oil and natural gas pipelines; hence Türkiye’s 81 provinces and approximately 600 districts have access to natural gas.
Noting that significant progress was achieved in the field of energy efficiency as a result of the energy management practices stared in 2017, Mr. Pamukçu said “As of 2023, we will produce 100 % of our own electricity”.
A Self Sufficient Energy Management System Has Been Established
Since 2017, activities related to energy management have been carried out one-to-one and simultaneously in all units of BOTAŞ. Within the scope of these works, we have established our own energy teams. In addition, a self-sufficient energy management system in energy was created with outsourced services.
A New Page in LNG Investments
Mr. Pamukçu emphasized that they have the capacity to deliver 339 million cubic meters of gas per day with the projects realized and being worked on, and that they aim to increase this to over 400 million cubic meters; and he said:
“With the 4-year investment move, significant progress has been made in terms of pipelines and LNG. We aim to bring the third FSRU facility to our country. This will be a new addition to the investments made for LNG.
Energy Efficiency Investments Will Continue
Since 2017, energy consumption has decreased to 200 thousand TEP (Ton Equivalent Oil) with energy efficiency works in BOTAŞ. Thanks to the energy management practices we have started in 2017, we achieve our energy efficiency targets.”
The Actors Shaping Türkiye’s Energy Gathered in the Summit
Within the scope of the BOTAŞ Sustainable Energy Summit, the representatives of Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR), Eti Mining Operations (ETİMADEN), Turkish Energy Exchange (EPİAŞ), KAlyon PV, DDC Tech and Energy Efficiency Association (ENVER) have also shared their presentations and expressions about their activities on energy efficiency. Sustainable Energy Summit, held in 3 sessions, ended after the general evaluation speeches.
Tarih: 22/1/2021
