2010 ilerleme raporu - Avrupa Birliği Bakanlığı

4.21. Chapter 21: Trans-European networks
Good progress was made in the area of transport networks. The Ministry of Transport
finalised the technical document on the future Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) in
Turkey and the priority projects of European interest on the TEN-T Network. The technical
document constitutes a sound basis for further negotiations, as confirmed by sites visit. In the
meantime, Turkey has effectively utilised pre-accession assistance to continue technical
preparations for transport infrastructure projects on the core transport network. However, a
master plan for long-term investment has not yet been prepared.
Some progress can be noted in the area of energy networks. The ratification procedure of the
intergovernmental agreement on the Nabucco gas pipeline was completed in August 2010. As
the next step, project support agreements can now be concluded between the governments.
Nabucco is an important strategic step towards closer energy cooperation between the EU,
Turkey and other countries in the region and remains one of the highest energy security
priorities of the EU.
Preparations continue to bring into operation the Turkey-Greece-Italy Interconnector (ITGI)
natural gas pipeline.
As regards electricity networks, after completion of all necessary studies and tests, trial
synchronous operation with ENTSO-E (European Network of Transmission System Operators
for Electricity) began on 18 September 2010. The interconnection with Iran, a 400 kV link
that was operating at 154 kV, has been upgraded to 220 kV. Studies to upgrade the Georgia
link have also started.
No progress can be reported in the area of telecommunications networks.
Conclusion
Turkey has made progress in the area of Trans-European networks. In particular, it has
facilitated technical discussions under the future Trans-European Network for Transport and
reached an advanced stage in negotiations. Some progress can also be reported on energy
networks.
4.22. Chapter 22: Regional policy and coordination of structural instruments
Some progress was made with regard to the legislative framework. During the previous
reporting period the Prime Minister’s Office issued a circular on the official appointment of
institutions under IPA, which has been completed in the current period with the including
formal appointment of the strategic coordinator under components III and IV
Progress was made with the institutional framework. The technical committee established
by the State Planning Organisation (SPO), as the IPA strategic coordinator, meets quarterly to
support the smooth implementation of all four operational programmes (on transport, the
environment, regional competitiveness and human resources development). The SPO is
working on the establishment of a regional development committee which will coordinate
regional development policies among central institutions and between the local authorities.
Progress was made as regards administrative capacity.
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