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Significance
The destruction of Akbelen forest to provide coal for power plants highlights Turkey’s weak commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. New coal-fired power plants are still being developed and existing plants expanded as Ankara tries to reduce its energy dependence on imported gas.
Impacts
Ankara may be able to renew expiring contracts for imported gas at more favourable prices.
The mix of fossil fuel imports will change to favour coal over gas, reflecting lower global prices.
Development of coal fields and new coal-fired power plants will continue in an effort to reduce import dependence.
Turkey is unlikely to meet its target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 41% below business-as-usual levels by 2030 and net zero by 2053.
Keywords:
Turkey,
ME/NAF,
China,
India,
industry,
coal,
electricity,
gas,
government,
policy,
renewable energy,
economy,
foreign trade,
Fossil fuels,
Renewable energy
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