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Turkey hopes to become Europe's gas alternative

"Turkey hopes to become Europe's gas alternative

By SELCAN HACAOGLU – 20 hours ago

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — As Europe is once again held hostage to the gas quarrels between Ukraine and Russia, Turkey is hoping to become an alternative route for the continent's energy imports — but its ambitions face tough practical and political challenges.

Turkey is pushing plans for a pipeline that would bypass both Russia and Ukraine in a bid to strengthen its role as an energy crossroads between Central Asia and the Middle East to Europe."

More:The Associated Press: Turkey hopes to become Europe's gas alternative