On 3 November, the international exhibition and conference “Development of Construction, Industrial, Chemical, and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2026) commenced its work in Ashgabat. The forum brought together representatives of government agencies, foreign companies, investors, industry specialists, and entrepreneurs to discuss prospects for developing key economic sectors and expanding international cooperation.
Speaking at the plenary session, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan B. Annamammedov noted that the modern transformation of the country’s appearance through large-scale construction projects is a key area of activity for the construction, industrial, electric power, and chemical sectors of Turkmenistan.
According to him, investments in these industries, the creation of new production capacities, the introduction of modern technologies, and the strengthening of the material and technical base contribute to the diversification of the national economy.
The Deputy Prime Minister spoke about large-scale projects in urban planning and infrastructure. These include the ongoing construction of the second phase of the city of Arkadag, the construction of a new modern settlement in the Ymambaba gengeshlik of Mary province designed for more than 22,500 residents, as well as the further development of the capital.
Special attention was paid to the development of industrial production.
Annamammedov recalled the opening in 2025 of the “Bäherden” ceramic enterprise with a capacity of 3.3 million square meters of ceramic tiles and 120,000 sanitary ware items per year, as well as a glass production workshop with a capacity of 100 tons per day.
In the energy sector, work continues to strengthen the national power grid, expand export capabilities, and create new generating capacities. In particular, a combined-cycle power plant with a capacity of 1,574 MW is being built in Balkan province.
Additionally, the construction of a multi-profile solar and wind power plant is at its final stage.
Among regional infrastructure projects, the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan power transmission line project was highlighted.
Speaking about the prospects of the chemical industry, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the construction of a mineral fertilizer production complex at the S.A. Niyazov Chemical Plant in Turkmenabat and a urea production complex with a capacity of 1.155 million tons per year in Balkan velayat.
The overhaul of the polymer plant in Kiyanly is also ongoing, and a second natural gas-to-gasoline production plant is planned in Ahal province.
Among the priorities of the transport and road sector, Annamammedov named the further development of road infrastructure.
Following the commissioning of the 600-kilometer Ashgabat–Turkmenabat highway and the road bridge across the Garabogazgol Bay, the construction of the Turkmenbashi–Garabogaz–Kazakhstan border section is continuing.
As the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized, holding the international exhibition and conference creates opportunities for exchanging professional experience, presenting new technologies, discussing mutually beneficial projects, and establishing business contacts between Turkmen and foreign partners.
CIET 2026 is being held in Ashgabat on 3–5 November. ///nCa, 3 November 2026