BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 17. The gas-fired
combined cycle power plant İç Anadolu, located in the city of
Kırıkkale, has officially commenced operations following its
acquisition by SOCAR’s subsidiary in Türkiye, SOCAR Türkiye, from
GAMA Enerji A.Ş., Trend reports, citing the company.
“With this strategic facility, which has a capacity of 870
megawatts, we are making a significant contribution to Türkiye’s
energy security. This step allows us to strengthen our existing
energy supply and trading operations and to complete the
gas-to-power value chain, from natural gas to electricity.
By supporting our electricity trading with our own production
capacity, we enhance portfolio flexibility and market
resilience.
Together with our new colleagues who have joined our team, we
continue to develop our integrated structure based on the strong
friendship and strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and
Türkiye, delivering sustainable and reliable solutions at every
stage of our energy value chain,” the company said in a
statement.
SOCAR Türkiye previously acquired the gas-fired combined cycle
power plant from GAMA Enerji. The relevant agreement was signed
during the Second Azerbaijan-Türkiye Investment Forum held in
Baku.
The facility, located in the Kırıkkale region and with a
capacity of 870 megawatts, is expected to strengthen the company’s
long-term sustainability and competitiveness in the energy
market.
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