The natural gas crisis, which has taken the whole world under its influence, is also at Turkey’s doorstep. In these days, when natural gas prices are expected to increase by at least 30%, the authorities called on natural gas to be economical in order to avoid major problems in energy resources.
With the passing of the effect of the pandemic, the increase in industrial production and Due to the pandemic, many people have to work from home and are loaded with natural gas. Factors such as natural gas prices increased worldwide. While Turkey is expected to get its share from this price increase in the near future, Özge Özdemir from BBC Turkish “Don’t use natural gas” He brought together the thoughts of the authorities who made calls on the issue.
Many contracts with countries from which Turkey imports gas expire this year. With the expiration of these contracts, the natural gas prices in the country will increase by 30-35% on average is foreseen. As such, the authorities said that even if there is no increase this year, people should limit their use of natural gas, stay at home by sitting in clothes He began to think that he should save money.
“Build your house at 18 degrees so that less natural gas is consumed”
Ali Arif Aktürk, former BOTAŞ (Petroleum Transport Joint Stock Company) manager and energy expert, Citizens should be careful even if natural gas prices are not increased. one of the highlights. Expressing that he expects an increase of 30-35% in gas prices in the country in the coming period, Aktürk gave the following statements in his statements; “How they reflect this to the consumer now depends on the power of the Treasury. If the winter is very cold, gas power plants are cut off during troubled times, then power cuts begin, and they solve the power cuts by walking around.
Even if the government does not raise money, do not use gas, try to use less. After all, this is something that will harm the country and the state. Get your insulation done, put on your fleece, sweaters, set up your house at 18 degrees so that less natural gas is consumed.
“Any price increase should be expected”
Natural gas usage by sectors in Turkey
Energy expert Mehmet Doğan, who stated that the increase in natural gas prices worldwide will be reflected in every product that enters production, said that the contracts made for natural gas purchases creates an unfair competitive environment for manufacturers. expressed. Stating that many factories are experiencing difficulties in production due to this competitive environment, Doğan continued his statement; “It is necessary to expect a deficiency in the supply of all kinds of goods and an increase in all kinds of prices” used the phrases.
According to experts, the reason for this crisis is “carbon neutral footprint”
Another energy expert, Ali Arif Aktürk, stated that one of the reasons behind this crisis is the studies on green energy. Thinking that the carbon neutral world is just a dream, Aktürk’s thoughts on the subject are as follows; “Let’s move to a carbon-neutral world, everybody wants it. But there is no way to manage it only with wind, sun, without a backup. You will either have a nuclear power plant, or produce electricity from gas, coal or oil when they cannot produce it.”