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Improvement of performance-based tariff regulation of EMRA for Turkish energy markets through introducing an enhanced monitoring system

Priority area

Market integration and development of energy infrastructure

Project manager

Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA)

Duration

19 months
April 24, 2019 – November 24, 2020

EU contribution (euro)

1.800.300

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Increasing EMRA’s capacity to determine effective tariffs and to monitor the market by developing a performance based tariff mechanism, including the social tariff.

Location

Ankara

Achievements / expected outputs

Analysis of the current tariff structure, also market surveillance regulations and identification of gaps and obstacles through workshops and study visits.
Providing recommendations and trainings to improve the tariff surveillance system of the energy market (about electricity and gas)
Providing recommendations for the addition of mechanisms that encourage R&D and innovation in energy markets.
Developing electricity and gas tariff structure, through workshops and trainings.
Preparing smart grid roadmap for electricity and natural gas markets and organizing workshops.
Preparation of the disadvantaged consumer action plan (based on social tariff) on the electricity and natural gas market by organizing workshops with the relevant stakeholders.
Preparation of recommendations for the social pricing methodology to be implemented by other stakeholders.
Advice on the tariff structure in order to increase the efficiency of the supplier of last resort system in the Turkish electricity market.
Development of the consumer complaint mechanism and work on pricing calculations for its outputs
Supporting EMRA's capacity by developing a new performance based tariff calculation mechanism, including the social tariff.
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Supply of Equipment for Improvement of Gas Network Infrastructures

Priority area

Market integration and the development of energy infrastructure

Project manager

Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAŞ)

Duration (month) + Start and End Dates

24 months
December 7, 2018 -December 1, 2020

EU contribution (euro)

6.807.725

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Increasing the sustainability and reliability of the natural gas transmission network.

Location

Ankara and various local stations

Achievements / expected outputs

Establishment and operation of a modular data center in the gas network system where data is collected from distribution points, also from compressor stations and pipeline valves
Acquisition and installation of new data center security products to add to the SCADA system
Establishment of steady state network simulation software, GIS data acquisition and network optimization capability
Obtaining real-time networking simulation software to enable it to operate online and offline
Procurement of a demand forecasting software compatible with the SCADA system to collect data simultaneously
Uzak terminal birimlerinin (RTU) ve yedeklerinin alınması
Taking remote terminal units (RTU) and their backups. Increasing the sustainability and reliability of the natural gas transmission network
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Technical Assistance for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Support for the Municipalities and Universities

Project area

Renewable energy and improving energy efficiency

Project manager

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

Partner institutions

Municipalities and Universities

Duration

18 months- April 16, 2019- October 15, 2021

EU contribution (euro)

4.499.520

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Supporting renewable energy (RE) studies and energy efficiency (EE) efforts in municipalities and universities.

Location

Ankara and selected provinces with universities and municipalities which will be determined later in the project.

Achieved results / expected outputs

Provide training and study visits to municipalities and universities for investments in RE and EE
Site visits of municipalities and universities for investments in RE and EE
Preparation of procurement documents for pilot projects and provision of technical support
Provide R&D support to universities in the fields of RE and EE
Increasing the capacity of municipalities and universities in RE and EE applications
Increasing the use of RE and EE applications in municipalities and universities
Supporting R&D related to ER and EE applications
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Environmental Management for Sustainable Development / Environment and Climate Action

Priority area

Environmental Management for Sustainable Development / Environment and Climate Action

Beneficiary

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Duration: start/end

42 months
September 2021 – March 2025

EU contribution (Euro)

6.545.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

The purpose of the project is to strengthen Turkey’s capacity for the preparation of River Basin Management Plans in accordance with the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) which is stated as one of the closing benchmarks of the Environment and Climate Change Chapter.

Location

Antalya, Batı Karadeniz, Doğu Akdeniz, Doğu Karadeniz, Kızılırmak and Marmara Basins.

Elde Edilen Sonuçlar / Beklenen Çıktılar

Making progress on the fulfilment of the closing benchmark of the Environment and Climate Change Chapter.
Preparation of the legislation for strengthening the current institutional structure to apply the requirements of Basin Sectoral Water Allocation Plans and River Basin Management Plans.
Determination of environmental and health impacts of the implementation of environmental quality standards in Doğu Akdeniz Basin.
Improving institutional and public capacity.
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Protection of Waters Against Agricultural Pollution Through Establishment of A Monitoring and Reporting Methodology for The Nitrate Action Plans

Priority area

Environmental Management for Sustainable Development / Environment and Climate Action

Beneficiary

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MoAF)

Duration: start/end

24 months
December 2021 – December 2023

EU contribution (Euro)

1.912.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

The purpose of the project is to establish the monitoring methodology of the implementation of Nitrate Action Plans in nitrate vulnerable zones (NVZs) in line with the EU Nitrate and Water Framework Directives.

Location

Ankara ve ilgili nehir havzaları

Achieved results / expected outputs

Establishing Nitrate Action Plans monitoring methodology and integrating into Nitrate Information System (NIBIS).
Increasing technical capacity of MoAF central and provincial capacity to reduce the nitrate pollution in NVZs.
Raising awareness of local communities.
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Technical Assistance To Enhance The Capacity of AFAD In The Adaptation and Reduction of Disaster Risks Resulting from The Climate Change In Turkey

Priority Area

Environmental Management for Sustainable Development / Environment and Climate Action

Beneficiary

Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD)

Duration: start/end

30 months
March 2020 – September 2022

EU contribution (Euro)

2.550.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

The purpose of the project is to determine the risks for potential disasters, to benefit from the findings for the efforts to reduce the losses and to build capacity in reducing risks and developing technical, financial and planning options for increasing the climate change adaptation capacity and the resilience of stakeholders in line with EU and international policies.

Location

Ankara and pilot area(s) to be selected

Achieved results / expected outputs

Establishing necessary technical and human resources capacities to identify the potential hazards and risks and adaptation capacity associated with disasters to be induced by climate change in AFAD.
Increased local capacity and public awareness to prepare local disaster action plans to avoid, manage and adapt to disasters induced by climate change in the selected pilot regions.
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Sorgun Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

Priority area

Water (infrastructure related activities) / Environment and Climate Action

Beneficiary

Sorgun Municipality

Duration

Wastewater Treatment Plant 20 months
December 2020 – August 2022

EU contribution (Euro)

8.024.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Construction of wastewater treatment plant.
Improving the water quality of Eğriöz River via reducing pollution load caused by untreated wastewater discharge in the existing situation and contribute to improvement of public health.

Location

Sorgun (Yozgat)

Achievements / expected outputs

With the construction of the wastewater treatment plant, the needs of the region in terms of wastewater treatment services will be met until 2048.
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Çankırı Wastewater Project

Priority area

Water (infrastructure related activities) / Environment and Climate Action

Beneficiary

Çankırı Municipality

Duration

Wastewater Treatment Plant 27 months
February 2022 – May 2024

Wastewater Collection System 24 months
December 2021 – December 2023

EU contribution (Euro)

24.969.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Construction of wastewater treatment plant and wastewater collection system.
Improving the water quality of Acıçay and Tatlıçay creeks via reducing pollution load caused by untreated wastewater discharge in the existing situation and contribute to improvement of public health.
Overcoming the operational problems in the sewerage system through construction of wastewater network.

Location

Çankırı

Achievements / expected outputs

Wastewater treatment plant and wastewater collection system.
With the construction of the wastewater treatment plant, the needs of the region in terms of wastewater treatment services will be met until 2047..
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Rize Wastewater Project

Priority area

Water (infrastructure related activities) / Environment and Climate Action

Beneficiary

Rize Municipality

Duration

Wastewater Treatment Plant 27 months
April 2021 – July 2023

Wastewater Collection System 24 months
March 2021 – March 2023

EU contribution (Euro)

25.380.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Construction of wastewater treatment plant and wastewater collection system.
Improving the water quality of Black Sea via reducing pollution load caused by untreated wastewater discharge in the existing situation and contribute to improvement of public health.
Overcoming the operational problems in the sewerage system through construction of wastewater network.

Location

Rize

Achievements / expected outputs

Wastewater treatment plant and wastewater collection system.
With the construction of the wastewater treatment plant, the needs of the region in terms of wastewater treatment services will be met until 2047.
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Hakkari Integrated Solid Waste Management Project

Priority area

Waste (infrastructure related activities) / Environment and Climate Action

Beneficiary

Hakkari Municipalities and Special Provincial Administration Solid Waste Management Union

Duration

36 months
April 2020 – April 2023

EU contribution (Euro)

24.982.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Providing efficient, affordable and sustainable waste management services to member municipalities of Hakkari Municipalities and Special Provincial Administration Solid Waste Management Union.
Preventing environmental pollution and contribution to improvement of public health

Location

Hakkari

Achievements / expected outputs

Sanitary landfill, rehabilitated dump sites, collecting and sorting facility, composting facility, leachate treatment plant, medical waste sterilization plant.
With the project, the needs of the region in terms of integrated solid waste management services will be met until 2049.
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