ISTANBUL Türkiye is positioning itself as a key player in the global energy market, serving as a transit hub between major suppliers in the Middle East, Russia and Europe, according to a report by the Gas Exporting Countries Forum ( GECF ). By 2050, Türkiye’s upstream gas investment is forecasted to increase significantly, reflecting its strategic focus on achieving energy independence and reducing reliance on imports, the report said. Key investments will target the Black Sea’s Sakarya Gas