The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) acquired a 30% stake in Azerbaijan’s Shafag-Asiman offshore gas field.
The move aligns with Ankara’s ambition to build a Russian-free Caspian gas corridor feeding into Turkiye’s pipeline hubs.
This note explores Turkiye’s Caspian energy strategy, including:
- TPAO’s role in the Shafag-Asiman partnership
- Turkish Caspian Sea ambitions
- Foreign views on TPAO growing influence
