Cumhuriyet Döneminde Türkiye’de Petrol Arama Politikaları (1923-1950)
Petroleum Exploration Policies in Turkey During The Republic Period (1923-1950)

Summary/Abstract: This study deals with the petroleum exploration policies adopted by the Turkish governments from the proclamation of the Republic until 1950, covering a period of 27 years and the effects of these policies on economy. The subject was handled under the following titles: petroleum exploration works during the Republic period (1923-1935); establishment of the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration and petroleum exploration works conducted in its aftermath (1935-1950); and the rise of import due to increasing demand in Turkey (1935-1950). The evaluations are based on numerical data while analyzing the contributions of petroleum exploration policies to economy. With this study, the gaps in the literature regarding the subject of the study are filled based on the use of primary sources. To make the relevant evaluations, the condition of Turkey and the developments in the field of petroleum across the world in the above-mentioned period are taken into account. The findings indicate that reports were prepared by foreign petroleum experts with the support of the governments, and petroleum exploration works became more professional following the enactment of the Petroleum Law no 792, Law no 2189 concerning the Establishment of Gold and Oil Exploration and Operation Management, and Law no 2804 on the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration.

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