EMRA Implements Turkey's Emissions Trading System Regulation
The Regulation on the Operation of the Emissions Trading System Market, prepared by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA), has been published in the Official Gazette. The regulation aims to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining the competitiveness of the industrial sector.
The Regulation on the Operation of the Emissions Trading System Market, prepared by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) with its decision dated October 1, 2026, was published in the Official Gazette on October 21, 2026, and entered into force.
EMRA President Mustafa Yılmaz stated that they aim to establish a transparent and effective Emissions Trading System (ETS) market in line with climate goals and energy transition. Yılmaz emphasized that the new structure will encourage emission reductions while protecting the competitive capacity of the energy and industrial sectors.
The statement also highlighted that investments in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy storage are of critical importance ahead of the COP31 summit, which Turkey will host in the city of Antalya.
Sources
- sabah.com.tr · Link