Turkey Allows Gazprom Study For South Stream

摘要

Turkey's strategic location has made it a focal point in the discussion of possible energy routes to Europe. In July, the EU and Turkey agreed on Turkey's participation in the Nabucco pipeline project, which the EU promotes. The Nabucco pipeline would transmit gas from the Caucasus region. Central Asia and the Middle East via Turkey to Europe. Its purpose is to reduce EU dependence on Russian gas, and it is seen as a direct competitor of South Stream.