On 14 November 2023, Turkmenistan agency of marine and river transport (Turkmendenizderyayollary) participated in the fifth online exercise “Caspian Sea ALPHA/BRAVO” on emergency response. The exercise was organized by the Interim Secretariat of the Tehran Convention (TC) with the participation of the National Authorities of the Caspian countries within the framework of the Framework Convention […]
Iran to host 3rd Caspian Economic Forum in mid-November
Iran will host the third Caspian Economic Forum with the participation of the prime ministers of the Caspian Sea littoral states in mid-November, IRNA reports. The agenda of the Third Caspian Economic Forum will cover cooperation in such areas as transport, joint ventures, oil and gas, finance, banking, as well as technical cooperation in Iran […]
New Cruise Ship for Caspian Sea Tourism to be Launched in 2024
The development of cruise tourism in the Caspian Sea will reach a new level with the launch of the Peter the Great liner, which is currently being completed in Astrakhan, Russia, and will be tested on rivers and sea spaces until the end of the year. The vessel will be put into operation in 2024 […]
Children in Turkmenistan Benefit from Rehabilitative Vacation on Caspian Sea
Children from different regions of Turkmenistan who underwent surgical operations had the opportunity to get a rehabilitation rest in the Avaza tourist zone on the Caspian Sea coast. Surgeries were performed on children in the country’s clinics at the expense of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, according […]
Caspian countries discuss preparations for the foreign ministers’ meeting
On 18 August, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted a meeting in Moscow with the ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan dedicated to the International Day of the Caspian Sea, the Russian Foreign Ministry says. An interested exchange of views took place on a wide range of issues of multifaceted cooperation in the Caspian […]
International experts discuss the state of the Caspian seal population
Recently, an international webinar “The state of the Caspian seal population in the present and future” was held in a hybrid format. The event was attended by representatives of research centers and experts on biodiversity of five countries of the Caspian region, including Turkmenistan, the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” reports. During the webinar, the results of […]
Turkmenistan Strengthens Border Security with New Complex on Caspian Sea Coast
On Tuesday, 15 August, a new complex of buildings and facilities of the State Border Service was opened on the coast of the Caspian Sea in Turkmenistan, the TDH agency reports. The base is equipped with the latest technical equipment and technologies, a digital system, electronic maps, which allow to track the navigation of passenger […]
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company acquires 30% stake in Caspian field of Azerbaijan
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is at the threshold of acquiring 30% equity stake in the Absheron gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea. The agreement will be signed with SOCAR and TotalEnergies, who hold 50/50 shares in the field. Both of them will shed 15% each for acquisition by ADNOC. The total […]
Global Multi-Energy Company TotalEnergies starts production in the Caspian gas field in Azerbaijan
TotalEnergies, global multi-energy company, and its partner SOCAR (State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan) announce the start of production of the first phase of development of the Absheron gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea, TotalEnergies said in a press release. This first phase connects a subsea production well to a new […]
Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the conservation of Caspian biodiversity
On 21-30 June, 2023, the 32nd session of the UNESCO Assembly of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) was held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, and on the eve of the Assembly on 20 June 2023, the 56th session of the IOC Executive Council took place, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in France reports. The events was […]
Another fishing spot, another group of volunteer guard Alabay Turkmen sheepdog
Raviliya Kadyrova and Tamir Shakirov This time we had the pleasure of the company of volunteer guards Alabay Turkmen sheepdogs at a fishing point at the Caspian beach of Turkmenistan. True to their nature, the Alabay there were friendly and vigilant. This breed never ceases to amaze us. The Alabay are protective against human intruders; […]
Mother Nature is the greatest of artists – Caspian beach of Turkmenistan is its canvas
Elvira Kadyrova Mother Nature is the greatest of artists, the ultimate inspiration of all things creative. The whole world is its canvas is its canvas. The Caspian beach of Turkmenistan including the Awaza national tourist zone is an attractive part of this canvas. Here are some of the masterpieces of Mother Nature we captured recently […]
Glittering waters, serene sky, enchanting beaches of Awaza say Happy Women’s Day to All
Elvira Kadyrova, Raviliya Kadyrova, Ramilya Delmuhametova Awaza is more than just a tourist zone at the Caspian beaches of Turkmenistan. It is a dear friend, a wonderful friend. Its glittering waters, serene sky, and enchanting beaches are always there like a trusted friend. Awaza never fails us. When we just need the company of a […]
The titans of the global oil and gas industry continue to exploit the hydrocarbon riches of the Caspian Sea
BP has started drilling two new deep exploration wells in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea. One of the wells will reach a depth of 7000 meters in order to open gas layers located below the deposits of the existing Shah Deniz gas field, which currently provides the bulk of gas exports from Azerbaijan. […]
The Fate of the Caspian – Is the Fate of Aral Lake waiting for the Caspian Sea?
Prof. Dr. Abdulvahap Kara Experts warn of the possibility of a new ecological disaster on the Caspian Sea in recent years, similar to the drying up of the Aral Sea. One of the important reasons for this is that the water of the Ural River is decreasing from year to year. The Ural River reaches […]
One of the oldest transport and logistics Russian companies is ready to take part in setting a freight service with Turkmen ports
The Russian transport and logistics company Sovfracht has recently confirmed its readiness to participate in the organization of regular sea transportation between the ports of Turkmenistan and Russia on the Caspian Sea. For this purpose, the company has all the necessary resources and competencies to act both as a carrier and as an operator of […]
Future Turkmen Logistics Center in Astrakhan will encourage cargo traffic between Central Asia and Russia
The appearance of the logistics center of Turkmenistan in the Astrakhan special economic zone “Lotos” will be an important incentive for the development of cargo transportation from Central Asia to Russia and back, will allow connecting other countries that do not have direct access to the Caspian Sea to the international transport corridor “North-South”, commented […]
Why is Russia interested in forging marine connectivity with Turkmenistan?
The creation of shipping lines between Astrakhan ports and the port of Turkmenbashi has been the subject of recent negotiations in Astrakhan with the participation of representatives of Rosmorrechflot (Russian marine and river fleet), the government of the Astrakhan region, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, representatives of the Astrakhan special economic zone “Lotos” and logistics companies. […]
Caspian Sea is shrinking fast. Littoral countries are trying to find a solution but it is a global responsibility.
nCa Commentary “ . . by 2100, water levels in the Caspian Sea could drop by another 8 to 30 meters (26 to 98 feet).” This is an alarming quote from a research paper titled, “The fate of the Caspian Sea under projected climate change and water extraction during the 21st century.” It was authored […]
Representatives of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan discussed regular cargo freight in the Caspian Sea
The organization of regular marine freight service between the port of Turkmenbashi and Russian ports on the Caspian Sea was discussed on Tuesday, 17 January in Astrakhan, TASS reports. The negotiation brought together representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. According to the Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan region Denis Afanasyev, regular sea transportation […]
Kazakh, UAE companies in USD 780 million contract to provide offshore and shipping solutions to energy companies in Caspian Sea
According to a report from Reuters, the UAE company AD Ports and the Kazakh Kazmotransflot (KMTF) have signed a shareholder agreement for the establishment of a joint venture. The joint venture aims to provide energy companies in the Caspian Sea with offshore and shipping solutions. AD Ports will hold a 51% stake in the joint […]
President of Kazakhstan proposed to create a Caspian Research institute
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed to create a national research institute to study the Caspian Sea. He stated this during a visit to the Mangystau region, reports “Kazinform”. “The problem of lowering the water level in the Caspian Sea is acute. Since 2005, the decrease has already been over one meter. The causes and […]
Turkmenistan maintains environmental well-being in its sector of the Caspian Sea
Over the past ten years, no excess of the maximum permissible concentrations of major pollutants has been recorded in the Turkmen water area of the Caspian Sea. This was announced at the scientific conference “The Caspian Sea – the Sea of Friendship and Harmony” in Avaza by Guizgylych Nazarov, Head of the Caspian Environmental Control […]
SerdarGB visited the Caspian naval base and watched the parade of the national military fleet
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited Wednesday (10 Aug) the Garshy naval base of the Turkmen navy located in the Balkan province. The head of state inspected the corvette-class warship “Deñiz han” and later watched the parade of naval vessels. The ship of the corvette class “Deñiz han” was built at the shipyard of the navy of […]
Maritime Administration of Turkmenistan has extended the recognition of the Russian Maritime Register for five years
The Maritime Administration (MA) of Turkmenistan has extended the recognition of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) until 2027. This means that the authority to conduct inspections of vessels under the national flag of Turkmenistan for compliance with international instruments in the field of maritime navigation has been delegated to the Russian Maritime Register […]
Project on Water Pipeline from Caspian Sea to Ashgabat is being realized jointly with Spanish specialists
During the government meeting on the development of the agricultural complex, held on 8 June 2022, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the cabinet to consider the possibility of construction of desalination plants and water supply system from the Caspian Sea to Ashgabat. The Management of desalination facilities, subordinated to the State Committee of Water […]
Russia aims to strengthen its geopolitical position in the Caspian region
President Putin recently approved a new Maritime Doctrine of the Russian Federation, where the Caspian Sea is traditionally designated as one of the zones of the maritime power’s national interests. Unlike the previous doctrine of 2015, the new concept clearly demonstrates Moscow’s desire to consolidate cooperation with the Caspian neighbors. “The Caspian region has […]
SerdarGB opened a new cottage complex in the Avaza tourist zone on the Caspian coast
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is on vacation, led Monday (1 Aug) the opening ceremony of the Rovach (Happy) cottage complex in the national tourist zone Avaza. The project was implemented by local private companies “Sabyrly maşgala”, “Güneşli deñiz” and “Kent gurluşyk”. The cottage complex is designed for 240 families and is able to accommodate about […]
Ashgabat Summit: Caspian countries reaffirmed a shared vision for strong friendship and cooperation
nCa Report On 29 June 2022, the Presidents of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Ebrahim Raisi of Iran, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Vladimir Putin of Russia met in Ashgabat for the 6th Summit of Heads of Caspian States. The summit, held in narrow and expanded formats, discussed the issues of interaction between […]
What project of Soviet scientists can save the Caspian from drying up?
The decrease in the water level in the Caspian Sea has again attracted public attention. Photos taken in the Baku village of Mardakyan appeared in the Internet. The art object “Marine swing”, which until recently were submerged in the waters of the Caspian Sea, this year turned out to be on land. The Caspian sea […]
Turkmenistan is preparing for the Caspian Summit
The sixth Summit of the heads of the Caspian states will be held in Ashgabat on 29 June 2022. On Friday, at a government meeting, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov presented the program of the meeting. A set of important issues related to the further development of interstate cooperation […]
Turkmen logistics center will be located in the Astrakhan port SEZ
Astrakhan authorities are developing relations with Turkmenistan in the fields of transport and logistics, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Astrakhan region Denis Afanasyev said, according to AstoVolga news agency. “The Government of the Astrakhan region is negotiating with the Agency of Transport and Communications of Turkmenistan to open a logistics center of Turkmenistan […]
Turkmenistan takes part in the Caspian Forum in Russia
On 23 May 2022, the official opening ceremony of the Forum “Caspian 2022: Ways of Sustainable Development” took place at Astrakhan State University, Russia. The event gathered the representatives of universities, authorities, the business community and mass media, as well as representatives of Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan. The main goal of the forum is discussing of […]
New cruise vessel inducted into Turkmen fleet
President Berdimuhamedov returned to Ashgabat on 7 July 2021 from his working trip to the Balkan province. On the last day of his visit the president gave blessings for the induction of Rahat, a freshly acquired coastal cruise vessel into the fleet of Türkmendeňizderýaýollary (TurkmenSeaRiverWays). The 33-meter vessel has been built by the shipbuilding yard […]
Turkmenistan boosting East-West, North-South connectivity – Bridge over Garabogaz Strait planned
Turkmenistan is planning to build a new road bridge across the Garabogaz Strait, which will contribute hugely to the East-West and North-South connectivity options. President Berdimuhamedov attended a presentation on Tuesday, 6 July 2021, at the Garabogaz Bay, which is separated by a narrow strip of land from the Caspian Sea and connects with it […]
Petronas Turkmenistan announces sail away of Garagol Deniz drilling platform topside
Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan – PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd., (PC(T)SB), a subsidiary of PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd, (PICL), announced the sail away of the Garagol Deniz Drilling Platform (GDDP-A) topside bound for the Garagol Deniz West (GDW) field in Block 1, Turkmen Sector of the Caspian Sea on 10 April 2021. The topside took approximately 16 […]
Kazakhstan’s Kuryk port and Turkmen logistics company forge partnership in the Caspian sea
Elvira Kadyrova Kazakhstan’s Caspian port Kuryk and the Turkmen transport and logistics company “Türkmen Milli Logistik” have concluded an agreement on cooperation in the Caspian sea. The signing event took place on 25 September on the sidelines of the VII Baltic-Black sea economic forum in Kherson (Ukraine). “The fact that the Baltic-Black sea economic forum […]
Russian Parliament steps forward with ratification of Caspian Convention
On 19 September, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, adopted the Federal law On ratification of the Convention on the legal status of the Caspian sea. The law has been sent to the upper house, the Federation Council. “The Convention, which was ratified by the State Duma today, has become a […]
First Caspian Economic Forum – Part 2
nCa Report The First Caspian Economic Forum, hosted by Turkmenistan on 12 August 2019 at Awaza, was a mega event by all counts. It has the potential to turn into a permanent institution with long term value not just for the Caspian region but the entire Eurasian landmass. The prime ministers of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and […]
First Caspian Economic Forum – Part 1
nCa Report A cluster of events under the umbrella of the First Caspian Economic Forum is taking place at different locations at the Awaza national tourist zone of Turkmenistan and the Turkmenbashy Port. It is a mega event bringing together huge delegation led by the heads of the government from the Caspian littoral states. The […]
Uzbekistan tests Trans-Caspian International Transport Route
Elvira Kadyrova Recently, the first transit container cargo train Aktau–Tashkent left the Caspian port of Kazakhstan – Aktau. The train consists of 10 fitting open trucks, loaded with 20 twenty-foot containers owned by JSC “Uzbekistan Temir Yullari”. This first ever transit freight train, heading to Uzbekistan, is a logical progression of the fruitful cooperation of […]
Caspian Summit – Framework for hopes and aspirations of littoral states
The 5th summit of the Caspian heads of state was held in Aktau port city of Kazakhstan on 12 August 2018. The main outcome was the signing of the Caspian Convention, which defines the status of the Caspian and creates the framework for meeting the hopes and aspirations of the littoral states. The presidents of […]
Ports never compete with each other – They always cooperate
Tariq Saeedi Ports, by nature, thrive in cooperation with each other. That is why the concepts of transit, transshipment, and multimodal transportation exist. Historically, the rise of ports, particularly in Europe, coincided with the demise of the ancient Silk Road. Now that the Great Silk Road is bouncing back, in concerted drive by a number […]