Natural gas shopping center Statement from the Minister of Energy

The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Fatih Dönmez, affirmed that studies are continuing on the legal infrastructure regarding the natural gas trading center that is planned to be established, saying: “There is a need for changes in a couple of laws. It will be on the Parliament’s agenda in the next few days, ”he said.

Dönmez answered the journalists’ questions after the Cabinet Meeting held at the Presidential Complex.

Asked about the latest situation at the natural gas trading center, Dönmez said: “The work continues. Our goal is to make it fully functional within a year,” he said.

‘BLACK SEA GAS MAY HAVE AN AMOUNT OF DELAY’

Noting that the focus has recently been on earthquakes, Dönmez said: “Changes are also needed in a couple of laws. It will be on the Assembly agenda in the coming days. After that, the legal infrastructure will be largely completed, ”he said.

Dönmez said: “There may be some delay, not much,” regarding the Black Sea gas start-up date.

Noting that some of the employees came from the earthquake area and had to take care of their families, Dönmez said: “Some of them started coming back. This will affect a little, but I will go to the region, we will evaluate. It looks like it will probably be until April.” he said. (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)