Substantial Changes Shaping Turkey's Energy Policies

Implications for Permits and Licensing

The Law No. 7554, commonly referred to as the "Super Permit Law," is considered as a significant turning point in Turkey's environmental, mining, and energy policies. This amendment, which is understood to aim at accelerating investment and permitting procedures, strengthening environmental supervision mechanisms, and prioritizing public benefit, is regarded as a comprehensive reform long expected. The Law, adopted on 19 July 2025, is expected to simplify Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures, facilitate permitting processes in renewable energy projects, and introduce new provisions regarding licensing and authorization requirements in certain designated mining areas, thereby aiming to secure legal certainty for investors in critical areas.