Turkey plans talks with Russia on natural gas prices

Turkish Energy & Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said that talks began with Japan regarding the nuclear power plant which would be constructed in Turkey. Holding a press conference in Istanbul on Wednesday, Yildiz spoke positively about the course of talks with Japan on a second nuclear power plant planned to be constructed in Turkey's Black Sea province of Sinop.

Earlier this month, talks between Turkey and South Korea regarding the construction of nuclear power plant had failed. Also, under a separate agreement, Russia will build Turkey's first nuclear plant on the country's southern coast.

Also commenting on reactions against hydroelectric power plants, Yildiz said that every country had to provide energy production with its own resources. The important thing is to pursue our determination in energy investments, said Yildiz, adding that they had to benefit from water, wind and geothermal for energy.

Regarding natural gas, Yildiz said that he spoke with Russian Deputy Premier Igor Sechin on the phone yesterday, and invited him in Turkey. He added that they could hold a meeting in Turkey next month.

Efforts are under way to evaluate 36 cubic meters of natural gas --which Turkey imports-- under more appropriate conditions, he noted.


/World Bulletin/