20.01.10 13:20 Age: 52 days
Turkey proceeds in transforming its energy sector towards a low carbon future
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources prepared a detailed report on Turkey’s energy potential prior to the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, that thoroughly explains the steps Turkey is taking to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions.
The Ministry will launch tenders for the rehabilitation of thermal and hydroelectric power plants, as part of the process that began in 2005. In line with the Kyoto Protocol, the Ministry is planning to finish upgrading thermal power plants by 2013 and hydroelectric plants by 2014. Also on the agenda in 2010 will be a new tender for the construction of nuclear power plants.
According to the report, Turkey has allocated $ 2.67 Billion to energy rehabilitation since 2005.
