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The Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mining Research Agency (TENMAK) President Abdullah Bugrahan Karaveli said Türkiye’s Clean Hydrogen Action Plan has reached its final stage after long-term studies on hydrogen energy.
Speaking at the Clean Hydrogen Action Plan Working Group meeting hosted by the World Bank with the participation of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and TENMAK, Karaveli said the World Bank had conducted similar work in countries such as India and Chile.
Karaveli noted that hydrogen has been studied in Türkiye for years and that the plan is nearing completion.
“The Clean Hydrogen Action Plan has reached its final stage. We are identifying how hydrogen should be developed in Türkiye; under which legislation, standards, financing models, and technologies; and by whom,” he said, adding that the plan would serve as a roadmap for the sector.
He underlined that Türkiye’s long-term energy policy includes controlling demand through efficiency, maximizing renewable energy use, and utilizing nuclear energy and rare earth elements to strengthen the energy infrastructure.
As part of the project led by TENMAK in cooperation with the World Bank, a workshop was held in Ankara on Oct. 24, 2025, bringing together representatives from government, academia, the private sector, and civil society.
Discussions focused on legislation, financing, hydrogen production and consumption, infrastructure, research and development, and workforce, contributing to the final draft of the action plan.
World Bank Senior Energy Specialist Ozge Ozden said Türkiye could strengthen its renewable energy and hydrogen production by improving its supply chains.
“By reinforcing domestic production, raw material, and equipment supply chains, Türkiye can gain a cost advantage and become a major global player,” she said.
Ozden added that Türkiye’s strong industrial base and geographic position provide advantages for both energy exports and clean hydrogen production, highlighting potential in key sectors such as steel, fertilizer, and petrochemicals.
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