TurkStream
TurkStream is a major natural gas pipeline that runs from Russia to Turkey across the Black Sea. It consists of two parallel lines. The first line has a capacity of 15.75 billion cubic meters per year and is intended for the Turkish domestic market. The second line also has a capacity of 15.75 billion cubic meters per year and is designed to carry gas to consumers in Southern and Southeastern Europe.
The project was developed by Gazprom, Russia's state-owned energy company, and Botas, Turkey's state-owned pipeline operator.
TurkStream is strategically important for both Russia and Turkey. For Russia, it offers an alternative route