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https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-17-25-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/hgss-17-25-2026
Biographical contribution
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20 Mar 2026
Biographical contribution |  | 20 Mar 2026

The founding actor of Türkiye's petroleum geology: Cevat Eyüp Taşman and his legacy in the national energy policies

Oğuz Mülayim

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This study examines Cevat Eyüp Taşman, Türkiye's pioneering petroleum geologist. Archival research reveals his multifaceted role: architect of systematic oil exploration, leader of the first major discovery, contributor to modern petroleum laws, and public educator.
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