Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, cilt.37, ss.198-207, 2016 (TRDizin)
Turkey provides three fourths of the energy consumption from external sources. In 2012, energy import amount has been around 60 billion dollars and Turkey has been consuming 98% of the natural gas, 92% of the oil and 80% of the quality hard coal by import. When we evaluate this situation in respect of energy security, it is understood that it is a high risk. Developments must be made in subjects such as increasing natural gas storage capacity, improving LNG terminals and proceeding on the subject that the gas being provided from these terminals into natural gas substructure in respect of providing energy security. It is seen that conflicts and problems experienced in the geography in which Turkey is located impacts the energy security of Turkey and it is understood that this situation may have a negative influence on national security of Turkey. Because of all these reasons, actualizing nuclear energy projects are important for Turkey which is dependent in respect of energy. One of the attention-grabbing points in respect of interdependence is the nuclear energy station business which is planned to be constructed in Mersin, Turkey by Russia. The fact that Turkey giving nuclear energy station project to Russia while being dependent to Russia in respect of natural gas around 60% increases the interdependence of them and manifests itself as a situation that protects the interest of both countries. It is said that if this project is interrupted, this will affect both parties negatively.