Turkey Proposes $1.2 Billion Military Fuel Pipeline to NATO's Eastern Flank
Turkey has proposed the construction of a $1.2 billion (€1 billion) fuel pipeline dedicated to military use, designed to enhance energy security for NATO allies on the eastern European flank. According to sources familiar with the matter, the pipeline would run from Turkey through Bulgaria to Romania. This initiative is part of NATO's broader effort to expand its Cold War-era underground fuel network, which currently ends in Germany. Ankara argues that this route is significantly more cost-effective, estimated at one-fifth the price of alternatives involving Greece or maritime transport, while also offering greater resilience against supply disruptions. The proposal gains urgency amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, which have highlighted vulnerabilities in energy supply chains. Turkey aims to secure ally support for the project ahead of or during the NATO summit hosted in Ankara in July. The pipeline is strictly for military purposes, with capacity details remaining classified. This move complements similar infrastructure efforts by Poland and Romania to strengthen defensive logistics in the region.
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