David O'Byrne

David O'Byrne has been covering Turkish and regional energy politics for over 20 years for specialist international energy and economics news agencies and publishers including Platts, Petroleum Argus, The Economist Intelligence Unit and Business Week. His reporting has appeared in The Financial Times, The Sunday Times, The Independent, The Boston Globe and other publications. Over the past 15 years he has reported regularly for BBC World Service Radio, RTE Radio Ireland and France 24 TV.

Turkey | Oct 17, 2022

Putin’s 'gas hub’ plan aims to bolster Erdogan's image

Erdogan has accepted Putin’s offer to create a “gas hub” in northwest Turkey. But what is a gas hub? Is it workable? If realized, what impact would it have?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey | Jul 28, 2022

Turkey, Russia gas ties grow contentious amid Ukraine war

Russian gas giant Gazprom’s sudden “maintenance" shutdown of a major pipeline carrying gas to Turkey coincided with the talks over Finland's and Sweden’s NATO membership bids.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks as he attends the inauguration ceremony of new gas pipeline, TurkStream.

Turkey | Jul 12, 2022

Turkey looks to import gas from Turkmenistan, test exports to Bulgaria

Turkey and Turkmenistan are working on a gas deal that will likely extend to Europe in a bid to reduce Western dependency on Russian gas.

Turkey | Jun 1, 2022

Could Turkey-Israel rapprochement lead to gas agreement?

The Cyprus conflict stands as a major stumbling block before potential plans to carry Israeli gas to Europe via Turkey.

A view of the platform of the Leviathan natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea.

Turkey | May 4, 2022

Bulgaria looks to Turkey for help with gas shortage

Russia has cut gas exports to Bulgaria, leaving Sofia looking to Ankara, which has some tough decisions to make.

Turkey | Apr 25, 2022

US becomes Turkey's second biggest gas supplier, but for how long?

Turkey's second biggest gas supplier over the past winter was the United States, but Ankara may have to turn back to its neighbors to ensure it has sufficient supplies.

Turkey | Mar 17, 2022

No magic tap for Europe to replace Russian gas via Turkey

Europe has been looking to Azerbaijan, Israel and other countries to transit gas via Turkey, but assuming political obstacles can be overcome, the massive investments needed will take time to realize.