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    Eastern Europe

    With a rapidly growing economy and rising energy needs to match, Turkey is getting serious about exploiting its envious position as an "energy bridge". While actively aiming to become a major pipeline route, Turkey has made increasing its installed electricity generating capacity a top priority in order to fuel its economy. The government, however, recognises the need to achieve these objectives in a sustainable manner.

     

    South America (Chile)

    There is great potential for cooperation between Norway and Chile in the hydropower sector. Norwegian companies have seen extensive opportunities in the fast growing Chilean market. Both the topography and human interaction appear to make Norway and Chile a good match.

     

    Sub-Sahara Africa (Mozambique and Zambia)

    During the last few years, Norwegian companies in the hydropower sector have been looking towards Mozambique and its neighbouring country Zambia. Both countries have substantial hydropower potential and relatively stable political systems.

  • Water resources

    Turkey has an area of 814 578 km2 and a population og about 73.7 million (June 2006). The total land resources are 77.95 million ha. The average annual precipitation is 643. This ranges from 250 mm in Central Anatolia to more than 2500 mm in the coastal area bordering the Black sea. Approximately 70 % of total precipitation falls between October and April with little rainfall in Summer months. Water related activities are centrally planned with a five-year development plan specifying principles and priorities of implementation. Governmental institutions make up the executive level of the institutional framework for water management. The governmental tier is sub-divided into: the office of General Directorate of the State Organizations in Ankara and, regional/ provincial directorates located all over the country. Both governmental and non-governmental organizations are directly involved with projects operation and maintenance. The Turkish Civil Code divides water resources into two groups: public water resources and, water resources in the domain of private law and private proprietorship. There are various organizations involved in both groups of water resources development and management. State Planning Organizations are in charge of development plans, and the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI) is the main organization responsible for water resources management. The DSI was established to prevent damage caused by surface water and ground water and ensuring that water resources are used for multiple purposes. The Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) is responsible for electricity transmission and load dispatch activities, while the Turkish Electricity Trading and Contracting Company (TETAS) carries out Electricity Generation Company (EUAS) is responsible for the operation of the existing publicly owned power plants.
    Hydropower development
    The total number of hydro dams in operation is 172, with a total installed capacity of 13 700 MW. This yields an average annual generation of 48 000 GWh/ year. There are 148 large dams planned or under construction (expected to provide 8 600 MW of capacity and an average annual generation of 20 000 GWh/ year hence produce 14 % of the economically feasible hydro potential). The gross theoretical hydropower potential of Turkey is 433 000 GWh/ year, the technical feasible potential is 216 000 GWh/ year and economically feasible potential is 140 000 GWh/ year (45 GW). So far, only 35 % of the economically viable potential has been developed. A further 14 % is currently under construction and 51 % is planned. Small Hydro The small hydro potential is 4 811 GWh/ year. There are 76 small hydro plants currently in operation, with a total capacity of 189 MW (758 GWh/ year). Under the new Energy Market Law, the private sector applied for 694 small hydropower plants with an installed capacity of 4 750 MW (14 250 GWh/ year).
    Environment and public awareness
    Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulation No. 25318 (2005) is now in force.
    Future outlook
    Turkey has prioritized the construction of water storage facilities in the hope of regulating domestic water supplies and it is estimated that another 1418 hydro plants may be built in the future for an additional 22 700 MW installed capacity.