Türkiye regulations · 17 October 2026
Türkiye plans to bring LPG-based clean cooking approach to COP31
Minister Bayraktar highlighted LPG’s role in clean cooking, identifying reliable supply, affordable access and sector investment as three priorities.
Türkiye plans to bring clean cooking onto the global agenda at COP31 in Antalya, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said, according to a ministry announcement dated 14 October 2026. Speaking at the opening of Liquid Gas Week in Istanbul, he highlighted LPG use in communities with limited electricity and natural gas infrastructure. [Source](https://enerji.gov.tr/haber-detay?id=31943)
An alternative for energy access
Bayraktar said approximately two billion people worldwide still lack access to clean cooking. These people continue to rely on traditional fuels and cooking methods that cause health and environmental problems, he said. He described LPG as a practical and cleaner alternative to traditional cooking fuels, particularly where electricity and natural gas infrastructure is limited. The comparison in the statement concerns traditional cooking fuels; the announcement provides no quantified emissions reduction calculation. [Source](https://enerji.gov.tr/haber-detay?id=31943)
Official source: Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources ↗A proposed agenda for COP31
The minister said Türkiye intended to raise clean cooking at COP31, which the announcement describes as taking place in Antalya the following month. He linked this approach to the view that climate action should advance alongside energy access and economic development. He invited the international community to contribute practical, inclusive and realistic solutions. The statement describes an agenda-setting plan, rather than announcing an adopted COP31 decision or a new obligation that has entered into force. [Source](https://enerji.gov.tr/haber-detay?id=31943)
Official source: Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources ↗Three areas for LPG sector cooperation
Bayraktar’s first priority was diversifying sources, ensuring reliable infrastructure and strengthening the supply chain. The second was providing safe and affordable LPG access for communities lacking clean cooking and modern energy infrastructure. The third covered greater efficiency, stronger safety standards, and investment in innovation and sustainability. He said Türkiye was ready to cooperate in all three areas. He also highlighted LPG’s flexibility, portability and accessibility as important characteristics, particularly during supply disruptions. [Source](https://enerji.gov.tr/haber-detay?id=31943)
Official source: Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources ↗Figures presented for Türkiye’s market
Bayraktar said Türkiye ranked second in Europe for total LPG consumption as of the previous year and was the world’s second-largest autogas consumer. He said the country ranked first worldwide for the number of autogas stations and LPG-powered vehicles. He cited 10,000 autogas stations and 5.2 million LPG vehicles, representing approximately 30 percent of the registered vehicle fleet. The minister also said Turkish LPG companies expanding internationally were bringing their experience to those markets. The ministry announcement presents these figures as part of his assessment of the sector. [Source](https://enerji.gov.tr/haber-detay?id=31943)
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