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In reply to the discussion: Yes, this is all about energy--Syria, Iraq, IS, and the President's Speech. [View all]former9thward
(31,970 posts)As of April 2014:
For Turkey to function as a gas transit state, it must be able to import enough gas to satisfy both domestic demand and any re-export commitments as well as provide enough pipeline capacity to transport Caspian natural gas across Turkey to Europe. While Turkey enjoyed considerable excess import capacity a few years ago, this excess pipeline capacity has eroded as Turkey now uses most of its pipeline capacity to meet its domestic demand. Furthermore, possible restrictions on imports of Iranian natural gas because of sanctions would remove Turkey's excess capacity during peak demand months.
http://www.eia.gov/countries/cab.cfm?fips=tu
I would like to know exactly how much gas is going through Turkey to Europe and what percent this is of the total since you seem to think it justifies a war.