Data Center Investments in Türkiye: Energy Supply to Data Centers
Download PDF 10 February 2026 Energy supply is one of the most critical aspects of data center operations. Meeting energy needs that increase in parallel with processing intensity, while ensuring the lowest cost and highest supply security, stands out as one of the most significant challenges that data center projects must address. In this article, […]
The Introduction of Türkiye’s First Climate Law and National Emissions Trading System
Download PDF 18 August 2025 As the importance of legal and economic instruments in combating the global climate crisis continues to grow, Türkiye enacted its first legislative regulation in this field in 2025. In this article, we examine the background, content, and potential implications for Türkiye of the Climate Law and the draft regulation on […]
Administrative Permits in Renewable Energy Projects in Light of Super Permit Regulations
Download PDF 6 August 2025 Energy and mining investors in Türkiye frequently express concerns over the complexity and multi-layered nature of administrative permitting processes, often calling for their simplification to facilitate investments. Law No. 7554 on Amendments to Certain Laws, published in the Official Gazette dated 24 July 2025 and numbered 32965 (the “Super Permit […]
Changes in Project Ownership in License-Exempt Power Plants
Download PDF 17 June 2025 Investors may produce electricity for internal consumption without obtaining a preliminary license or generation license. In particular, industrial consumers with high electricity consumption are interested in taking over license-exempt projects to reduce their electricity costs and carbon footprints. Thus, changes in project ownership in license-exempt projects are as frequent as […]
Changes in Project Ownership in Licensed Power Plants
Download PDF 27 May 2025 Electricity generation has been a dynamic sector attracting significant investor interest since the early stages of market liberalization in Türkiye. In addition to greenfield projects, it is common for operational power plants to undergo changes in ownership. These changes may occur through asset transfers or transfer of shares in the […]
Türkiye’s First Climate Law Proposal Submitted to Parliament
Download PDF 28 February 2025 On 20 February 2025, Türkiye’s first comprehensive Climate Law Proposal (“Law Proposal”) marking a new era in the country’s fight against climate change was submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (“Parliament”). We reviewed the Law Proposal’s provisions aiming to strengthen climate policies within a legal framework. Purpose and […]
Amendments Regarding License-exempt Electricity Generation
Download PDF 21 May 2024 The Regulation Amending the Regulation on License-exempt Electricity Generation in the Electricity Market (the “Amendment Regulation”), the draft of which was opened for public views in recent months, entered into force on 14 May 2024. Term of Call Letters and Connection Agreement Preconditions The term for signing a connection agreement […]
Law No. 7501 Introducing Significant Amendments to the Mining and Energy Laws
Download PDF 15 May 2024 Law No. 7501 on Amendments to the Mining Law and Certain Other Laws (the “Law”), which envisages significant amendments to the mining and energy legislation, entered into force on 11 May 2024. Amendments to the Mining Law Reporting obligations as to reserves and operation targets under the National Mineral Resource […]
An Innovative Method in Development of Energy Projects: ESCO Model
3 April 2024 Increasing energy costs and carbon reduction goals as part of the 2053 net-zero emission targets are encouraging companies to develop green transition roadmaps and invest in renewable energy. Energy performance contracts (EPC) and their main actors, energy service companies (ESCO), are key to successful implementation of these projects. In this article, we […]
A Glance at Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Industry
March 2024 Due to its geopolitical position, Türkiye has been continuously seeking to strengthen its position in the natural gas trade. Adapting legislation and practice to technological advancements is key in this strategy. In this article, we review the status of LNG in Turkish legislation and the anticipated developments. Existing regulations on LNG under the […]