Türkiye to Build 97-km Natural Gas Pipeline to Turkish Cyprus by 2028

Türkiye's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced plans for a 97-kilometer natural gas pipeline to Turkish Cyprus, aiming for operational status by 2028. The project will start from Alanya and is designed to replace fossil fuel reliance for electricity generation on the island. It is part of broader energy initiatives, including an electricity transmission line and potential future gas transportation from the Eastern Mediterranean to Europe. Bayraktar emphasized the importance of this project for energy security and environmental impact reduction. The TRNC Prime Minister noted the transformative potential of the project for Northern Cyprus' energy infrastructure. A memorandum of understanding for the pipeline is expected to be signed in June 2026.

Key Points: • Türkiye plans a 97-km gas pipeline to Turkish Cyprus, operational by 2028. • The project aims to replace fossil fuels with natural gas for electricity generation. • A memorandum of understanding for the pipeline will be signed in June 2026.