Türkiye touts fuel pipeline project to eastern NATO allies
Türkiye has proposed building a $1.2 billion fuel pipeline for military use to strengthen NATO’s energy supply network on the alliance’s eastern flank, the Defense Ministry confirmed on May 20.
“Our project is five times more cost-effective than its alternatives and, if approved, will become operational in a much shorter period,” the ministry said in a statement issued after its weekly briefing.
The project is intended to support NATO efforts to improve fuel logistics following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing instability in the Middle East, including recent disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
First reported by Bloomberg, Türkiye’s offer comes as it prepares to host a NATO summit in July, where alliance members are expected to discuss measures to reinforce military infrastructure and supply resilience.
