TITLE

Old Rivals, New Partners: Russia and Turkey, Tied by Energy Dependence

PUB. DATE

August 2010

SOURCE

Journal of Turkish Weekly;8/9/2010, p34

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article focuses on the trade relations between Turkey and Russia for natural gas. The cooperation and competition between Russia and Turkey in regard to prospecting for natural gas and petroleum, as well as concerns about energy dependence, are discussed. European dependence on Russia for gas delivery is noted. The Blue Stream energy agreement signed by Russia and Turkey in 1997 is also discussed. The Nabucco pipeline project is mentioned.

ACCESSION #

52977224

Tags: NATURAL gas pipelines;  INTERNATIONAL trade

 

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