Exxon Mobil statement from the USA
In its evaluation of Turkey’s meeting with the American company Exxon Mobil, the US State Department stated that Turkey is important in diversifying the energy resources of European countries and reducing their dependence on Russia.
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel evaluated the agenda of Turkey’s meeting with the US energy company Exxon Mobil at the daily press briefing.
Noting that he would not comment on ongoing commercial negotiations, Patel stated that they encourage all countries in the region to diversify their energy resources and reduce their energy dependency on Russia.
“Turkey, as the host of the Southern Gas Corridor, plays a very important role in the diversification of Europe’s energy supply and independence from Russia,” said Patel, adding that Ankara took steps to diversify its liquefied natural gas (LNG) resources during the war in Ukraine. told.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar announced that negotiations were held with Exxon Mobil for 2.5 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth approximately 1.1 billion dollars.
According to the statement made by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Minister Bayraktar, in his interview with the British Financial Times newspaper, emphasized that Turkey has taken various steps to increase its independence in energy.
Noting that Turkey imports almost all of its natural gas needs, Bayraktar stated that they aim to create a new supply portfolio without being dependent on a single supplier.