Oil and shipping disruption adds urgency to Turkey’s renewable energy plans

With increasing disruption to commercial shipping routes and oil trade affecting energy security globally, Turkey is promoting green initiatives such as battery storage, carbon trading and clean maritime technology ahead of hosting the United Nations climate summit next month. The Washington Institute for Near East Policy recorded 28 confirmed and reported attacks during the month and 113 since the US-Israeli war with Iran began on 28 February. October has become the worst month on record for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waterways.