The Turkiye Energy & Infrastructure Forum, held on 24 October in Istanbul, brought together senior representatives from leading financial institutions, developers, and public-sector organizations to examine the evolving dynamics of Türkiye’s energy and infrastructure markets.

The opening session provided a comprehensive outlook on macroeconomic trends, emerging project opportunities for 2025 and beyond, and the structuring approaches currently shaping investment strategies in Türkiye. Participants from KfW IPEX-Bank, EBRD, UK Export Finance, and Enerjisa shared perspectives on how to maintain momentum in an increasingly competitive market.

The discussion on investment and financing highlighted how international and domestic investors are adapting to new regulations, economic headwinds, and sustainability criteria. Institutions such as IC Holding, DEG, Turic Investment Fund and Derbentli Consulting explored practical ways to enhance bankability and attract long-term capital to the sector.

A dedicated session on renewable energy showcased the country’s growing pipeline of solar and onshore wind projects, emphasizing the importance of private credit funds and innovative financing solutions. Contributions from Naturel Enerji, Efor Holding, and Enerjisa underscored the sector’s readiness for further expansion.

The infrastructure and PPP panel, featuring insights from Gülermak, MUFG, Islamic Development Bank, Invest in Türkiye, and Doğuş İnşaat, reviewed current and upcoming PPP opportunities and stressed the role of transparent frameworks in attracting institutional investment.

In the afternoon, sessions focused on access to finance and energy storage—two critical enablers of Türkiye’s energy transition. Organizations such as ICBC Turkey, SACE, AIIB and Ağaoğlu Group discussed trends in sustainable finance, export credit support, and lessons learned from early Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) deployments we discussed by Aplus and TSKB.

The forum concluded with remarks from the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey (BCCT), highlighting the importance of collaboration between local stakeholders, international financiers, and policy institutions to sustain growth across the energy and infrastructure landscape.

The event reaffirmed Türkiye’s position as a regional hub for investment, offering strong potential in renewables, infrastructure development, and innovative financing solutions for the years ahead.

EEL Events extends our sincere thanks to all speakers, delegates, and sponsors for their valuable contributions and engagement in making the Turkiye Energy & Infrastructure Forum a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and future investment opportunities.