Managing the Transition: How Türkiye Aligns Energy Policy, Markets, and Industry

Türkiye’s energy transition is entering a pivotal phase as the country seeks to balance energy security, decarbonization, and industrial competitiveness. The paper analyzes how Ankara is restructuring its energy system through expanded renewable capacity, new storage and grid investments, the introduction of nuclear power, and the progressive modernization or phase-down of coal.

It highlights the emergence of key regulatory tools, such as the national ETS, guarantees of origin, and YEKA auctions, that aim to align domestic reforms with European standards, including CBAM.

By outlining three possible transition scenarios, the study shows how Türkiye’s success will depend on its ability to coordinate grids, carbon pricing, flexible gas infrastructure, and an industrial policy that lowers technology costs.

The paper by Maria Stepanova  offers a clear, data-driven picture of how Türkiye is positioning itself not only as an energy corridor, but as an integrated actor in the evolving Eurasian energy landscape.