Turkey-Cyprus natural gas pipeline plan draws international interest amid Cyprus dispute
Plans for a natural gas pipeline connecting Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have garnered significant enthusiasm internationally, according to Turkish Cypriot energy minister Hasan Tacoy. The project aims to address the TRNC's energy needs by transporting natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean to the island and Turkey, featuring two parallel bidirectional pipes spanning 101 kilometers, mostly under the Levantine Sea. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar recently confirmed offshore seabed surveys have started, with foreign companies expressing interest in the pipeline's construction phase.
However, the initiative has sparked controversy. The Republic of Cyprus formally protested to the United Nations, labeling the agreement with Turkey and Turkish Cypriot authorities as illegal and violative of international law, emphasizing the lack of recognition for the breakaway TRNC. The European Union also criticized the project, urging Turkey to respect Cyprus's sovereignty. Despite opposition, Turkish Cypriot officials argue the pipeline represents a historic energy cooperation step and a vital development for future generations.
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