Turkey’s Black Sea Gas Discovery: A Geo-Economic and Strategic Turning Point
Dr. Asif Nawaz Assistant Professor Hamdard Institute of International Studies, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi draasifnawaz@gmail.com +91 9013228794 In a major announcement on Saturday, 17th May 2025, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan revealed that 75 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas have been discovered in the Göktepe field located in the Black Sea. This is not just another energy find—it is a critical development with far-reaching implications for regional geopolitics, energy security, and economic sovereignty. The latest discovery pushes Turkey’s total offshore natural gas reserves to 710 bcm, placing the country on a new trajectory as a potential energy hub that could rival established players in the Middle East and Eurasia. Let's explore the significance of this discovery through a multi-layered lens—analyzing its geopolitical, economic, regional, and strategic consequences, with a focused reflection on how India should interpret these developments given its own energy ...