Türkiye's Natural Gas Imports Drop 19.3% in February
Türkiye experienced a significant 19.3% year-on-year decline in natural gas imports during February 2026, with total volumes falling to approximately 5.26 billion cubic meters (bcm) from 6.52 bcm in the same period of 2025. This data, released by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), also highlights a 10.31% decrease in total domestic gas consumption, which settled at 6.79 bcm. Household usage accounted for the largest share at 4.04 bcm, followed by industrial consumption at 1.13 bcm and power plant usage at 609 million cubic meters. Russia remained the primary pipeline supplier, delivering 1.09 bcm, while Iran and Azerbaijan provided 803 million and 428 million cubic meters, respectively. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports were led by the United States at 1.43 bcm, with additional supplies from Nigeria, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Australia, and Oman. Concurrently, natural gas storage levels rose substantially to 4.22 bcm, compared to 2.64 bcm in February 2025, indicating improved energy security reserves amidst reduced import dependency and lower overall demand.
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Türkiye's Natural Gas Imports Drop 19.3% in February
Türkiye experienced a significant 19.3% year-on-year decline in natural gas imports during February 2026, with total volumes falling to approximately 5.26 billion cubic meters (bcm) from 6.52 bcm in the same period of 2025. This data, released by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), also highlights a 10.31% decrease in total domestic gas consumption, which settled at 6.79 bcm. Household usage accounted for the largest share at 4.04 bcm, followed by industrial consumption at 1.13 bcm and power plant usage at 609 million cubic meters. Russia remained the primary pipeline supplier, delivering 1.09 bcm, while Iran and Azerbaijan provided 803 million and 428 million cubic meters, respectively. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports were led by the United States at 1.43 bcm, with additional supplies from Nigeria, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Australia, and Oman. Concurrently, natural gas storage levels rose substantially to 4.22 bcm, compared to 2.64 bcm in February 2025, indicating improved energy security reserves amidst reduced import dependency and lower overall demand.
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