The Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline is one of the most significant projects. The goal of this project is to provide natural gas to countries with a total population of 1.75 billion people in the modern era, said National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, speaking at an international conference in Ashgabat on the role of […]
Secretary General of the GECF highlights Turkmenistan’s role in the global gas markets
Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), attended the high-level conference under the title “International Year of Peace and Trust: The Role of Interregional Economic Cooperation in Ensuring Sustainable Development.” The event started with the opening program speech of HE Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of […]
President of Turkmenistan and Energy Minister of Türkiye discuss energy partnership prospects
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye Alparslan Bayraktar held important discussions on 19 March 2025, with focus on energy cooperation, particularly gas supplies. Alparslan arrived in Ashgabat at the head of the delegation to participate in the International Conference “International Year of Peace and Trust: the Role of Interregional […]
Türkiye seeks to strengthen energy partnership with Turkmenistan
On 19 March, Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar met in Ashgabat with Batyr Amanov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan responsible for oil and natural gas, and Maksat Babayev, Chairman of the Turkmengaz State Concern, to discuss the implementation of joint energy projects between the two countries. “During […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Turkish Energy Officials discuss enhanced gas and electricity cooperation
On 19 March 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar and CEO of Botaş Abdulvahid Fidan. The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye noted that the proclamation of 2025 on the initiative […]
Interview of the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Euronews TV channel
The Euronews team visited Turkmenistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov answered questions from the correspondent of this TV company Loro Bakwelli. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s interview opens up a unique opportunity for an international audience to get acquainted with the country’s position on key regional […]
The President of Turkmenistan held telephone talks with the Prime Minister of Iraq
On Wednesday, 5 March 2025, a telephone conversation took place between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. As noted during the conversation, Turkmen-Iraqi relations are currently developing on a wide range, including in political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other areas. In this regard, President Berdimuhamedov thanked Iraq for […]
QazaqGaz and Turkmengaz discussed gas imports and joint exploration projects
Chairman of the Board of the Kazakh National Company “QazaqGaz” Sanjar Zharkeshov and the Minister of State of Turkmenistan, Chairman of the State Concern “Turkmengaz” Maksat Babayev held a working meeting in Ashgabat, according to a message from QazaqGaz on social networks. During the meeting, the participants agreed to intensify the work of the joint […]
Eighth meeting of the intergovernmental commission of Türkiye and Turkmenistan in Ankara: new horizons of cooperation
On 25 February 2025, the eighth meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Türkiye and Turkmenistan was held in Ankara, at the Presidential Complex, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic partnership. The meeting was chaired by Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yilmaz and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of […]
Turkish minister speaks on gas imports from Turkmenistan, other plans in oil and gas international cooperation
Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, in an interview with the Turkish publication Hürriyet has announced the start of a new era in oil and natural gas exploration, both domestically and internationally. Speaking of the gas imports from Turkmenistan, he said that the Turkmen gas will flow through the territory of Iran from […]
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Energy of Romania
On February 13, 2025, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Romania A.Annaev met with the State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy of Romania, co-chairman of the Romanian part of the Turkmen-Romanian working commission on cooperation in the energy sector Mr. Pavel-Kasian Nitulescu and representatives of the relevant departments in the building of the Ministry of Energy […]
Turkish ambassador in Ashgabat underlines strategic importance of Turkmen-Turkish partnership in gas, electricity, and logistics
Ambassador Ahmet Demirok of Türkiye hosted a press conference in Ashgabat on Friday, 14 February 2025. He gave an across-the-board review of the robustly growing partnership with Turkmenistan. In his remarks, he particularly highlighted the breakthrough arrangement of the supply of the Turkmen gas to Türkiye through the territory of Iran under a swap arrangement. […]
The Role of Caspian Energy in Global Supply Chains
The Caspian Sea region continues to be a pivotal energy hub, contributing significantly to global oil and natural gas markets. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan account for a substantial share of hydrocarbon reserves, with petroleum production from offshore Caspian fields constituting 1% of global oil supply and natural gas output exceeding 4 trillion cubic feet […]
Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas Production Detailed in New EIA Caspian Sea Report
U.S. Energy Information Administration has issued an updated report titled “Regional Analysis Brief: Caspian Sea”. The report analyzes energy in the Caspian Sea region, focusing both on energy production and resources offshore in the Caspian Sea itself. It also provides an energy overview of several coasta countries of the Caspian Sea (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan). […]
Phone Talks between the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the President of Iran Highlights Cooperation on Gas Swap, Energy, Transport, and International Year of Peace and Trust
Turkmenistan and Iran continue to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation covering various fields, from energy to transport. This became obvious from a telephone conversation between the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, which took place on Monday, 10 February. During the phone call, the sides discussed key aspects […]
Geophysicists of Turkmenistan contribute to the development of the fuel and energy complex
Geophysicists of “Turkmengazgeofizika” Management make a significant contribution to solving important tasks of the country’s fuel and energy complex. In 2024, geophysicists successfully carried out work on 245 wells owned by the State concerns Turkmengaz [Turkmen gas], Turkmennebit [Turkmen oil] and the State Corporation Turkmengeologiya [Turkmen geology], the official newspaper of the oil and gas […]
Russia will transport gas to Iran through Azerbaijan, though the price remains undetermined
Russia and Iran have agreed to transport Russian gas to Iran through Azerbaijan. While the route has been set, negotiations on the supply cost are ongoing. This was announced by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev following the summit talks between the Presidents of Russia and Iran at the Kremlin on 17 January. “The route through […]
Turkmenistan’s oil and gas complex held talks with ADNOC and Petronas companies
High-level negotiations focused on expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector were held in Ashgabat on 15 January 2025. Representatives of Turkmenistan’s oil and gas complex, led by Chairman of the State Concern “Turkmennebit” [Turkmen Oil] Guvanch Agadjanov, met with delegations from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Malaysia’s PETRONAS Carigali, key […]
QazaqGaz and ADNOC aim for joint exploration in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
Sanjar Zharkeshov, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC NC QazaqGaz, held a meeting with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Executive Vice President for International Development By Mohammed Al-Aryani. The parties discussed issues of cooperation in joint exploration projects in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. QazaqGaz expressed its willingness to offer transparent and competitive conditions, as […]
Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector: achievements in 2024
In 2024, the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan demonstrated significant success, thanks to a consistent energy policy aimed at the comprehensive development and integration of the industry into the international energy system. Large-scale investment projects are not only of great economic importance, but also play a key role in maintaining regional and global energy […]
The high-ranking delegation of the UAE met with the leadership of Turkmenistan – Energy and investment cooperation under the spotlight of the talks
On Monday, 25 November, Dr.Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of UAE and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, and Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, have paid a working visit to Turkmenistan. They led a delegation that included representatives from various government and private sector entities […]
Turkmengaz Chairman met with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye in Istanbul
The State Minister of Turkmenistan and Chairman of Türkmengaz Maksat Babayev met with Alparslan Bayraktar, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye to discuss bilateral cooperation in the fields of gas and oil, particularly the transportation of Turkmen gas to Europe, Turkish news outlets report. In a post on the social media platform […]
Turkmenistan and China signed a memorandum in the energy sector
On 18 November 2024, the ninth meeting of the energy subcommittee of the Turkmen-Chinese Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee was held in Ashgabat, the official newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan reports. The Chinese delegation was headed by Zhang Jianhua, administrator of the National Energy Administration. As it was noted during the meeting, cooperation in the energy sector, especially in […]
Turkmenistan to Modernize Korpedje Gas Compressor Station
During a recent Cabinet of Ministers meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Amanov presented an update on the modernization efforts at Turkmen Oil’s facilities. A key focus is on the Korpedje gas compressor station. In particular, it was noted that steps are being taken to ensure the smooth operation of the gas compressor station of Korpedje. […]
OGT 2024: Turkmenistan increases gas production and modernizes the gas transportation system
Turkmenistan is undergoing a significant transformation of its domestic gas transportation infrastructure, with the goal of substantially increasing natural gas production in the coming years. This strategic initiative was highlighted by Rustem Tekeyev, head of the Gas Transport and Gas Supply Department at Türkmengaz State Concern, during the International Conference “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan […]
OGT 2024: OSCE Emphasizes Green Transition and Human Capital in Turkmenistan
Ambassador John MacGregor, Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, highlighted the crucial role of technological innovations and human capital in ensuring a sustainable energy transition during the 4th session of the OGT 2024 conference. MacGregor, speaking on the panel discussion “Energy transition: the role of technological innovations and human capital,” emphasized the OSCE’s commitment […]
OGT 2024: Galkynysh field is one of the largest gas reserves in the world
This is a field with reserves of more than 20 trillion cubic meters of gas (or more than 500 trillion cubic feet) and a productive horizon stratum of over 600 meters is truly phenomenal — this is how Steven Travers, Director of the British auditing and consulting company GaffneyCline, described the Turkmen Galkynysh deposit. Irina […]
OGT 2024: Gas, Ecology and Investments – Turkmenistan builds a sustainable energy future
Natural gas occupies a leading position as a way to meet the world’s growing energy needs. According to an analysis by the International Energy Agency, natural gas consumption will grow by almost 20% by 2030 and will remain at the same level until 2040. Murad Archaev, Deputy Chairman of Turkmengaz State Concern, told about this […]
OGT 2024: Our Objective is To Maximize Gas Utilization & Minimize Gas Flaring to near zero by 2027, says Dragon Oil
Dragon Oil investments exceed $10 billion with a cumulative production reaching 447 million barrels since Dragon Oil presence in Turkmenistan in 2000, told company’s CEO Ali Rashid Al Jarwan in his presentation at OGT 2024. Looking into the future, Dragon Oil strategy has been redefined to focus on operational excellence, enhance oil recovery, re-injection of […]
OGT 2024: Turkmenistan Welcomes Foreign Partners for Caspian fields development
At the first panel discussion of the OGT 2024 conference, the chairman of the State Concern “Turkmennebit” Guvanch Agajanov presented the information on the Caspian fields, available for investment partnership. These are blocks 11, 12, 16, 21, and 23. All of them offer comprehensive geological data, providing potential investors with useful insights. Moreover, touching upon […]
OGT 2024: Oil and Gas to Dominate Global Energy Mix Until 2050, CNPC says
Oil and gas will remain important sources of energy in the coming decades, and developing countries will play an increasingly important role in the global energy market. At the same time, the energy transition will be accompanied by significant investments in renewable energy sources — CNPC Vice President Zhang Daowei shared Corporation’s vision of the […]
OGT 2024: Gas trade between China and Turkmenistan reached 415 billion cubic meters, CNPC says
China and Turkmenistan have achieved a significant milestone in their energy cooperation, with bilateral natural gas trade reaching a total of 415 billion cubic meters and trade volume surpassing US $ 83 billion. Zhang Daowei, the Vice President of CNPC, highlighted these achievements at the OGT 2024 International Oil and Gas conference. Daowei emphasized that […]
OGT 2024: Uzbekistan supports Turkmenistan’s international gas pipeline initiatives
Uzbekistan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Turkmenistan’s initiatives to expand its natural gas exports to regional markets. This includes the ongoing construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan Pipeline (TAPI) and the country’s potential for increasing hydrocarbon production. Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy, highlighted these points during his address at the Turkmenistan Oil and Gas 2024 […]
OGT 2024: Turkmenistan’s energy policy is based on Multi-vector Approach and Neutrality – Turkmengaz outlines a range of projects for international investors
Turkmenistan’s unwavering commitment to political and economic stability, underpinned by a robust legal framework that adheres to international principles, has firmly established the country as a reliable and attractive partner for energy cooperation and investment. This was emphasized by Maksat Babayev, Minister of State and Chairman of Turkmengaz State Concern, during his address at the […]
Kazakhstan Seeks to Join TAPI Gas Pipeline Construction
Kazakhstan is actively negotiating with Turkmenistan to participate in the construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, according to Yerlan Akkenzhanov, Vice Minister of Energy. Akkenzhanov highlighted the potential benefits of Kazakhstan’s involvement in the project, emphasizing the country’s interest in expanding its hydrocarbon export and transit capabilities. “The transport potential for the export and […]
Iraq to diversify gas import sources on account of Turkmenistan
Iraq is working to secure stable gas supplies from both Turkmenistan and Iran to meet its growing energy needs. According to Iraqi electricity minister Ziyad Ali Fadel, reliable imports from these sources could lead to a significant increase in electricity production by next summer. “The quantities of imported gas reach 50 million cubic meters per […]
Turkmenistan and Iraq strike a gas deal in Baghdad
Maksat Babayev, State Minister of Turkmenistan arrived in Baghdad paid an official visit to Iraq, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, Iraqi News Agency reports. At Baghdad airport, Babayev met with the Minister of Electricity of Iraq, Ziyad Ali Fadel. The meeting led to signing of an agreement between Turkmenistan and Iraq on gas supplies. In […]
Eastern Province of Turkmenistan Surpasses Gas Production Targets
The gas production department of the Lebap province of Turkmenistan “Lebapgazçykaryş” [Lebap gas production] completed nine months of the year, exceeding the plan for natural gas production, the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” reports. The province produced 43 million cubic meters more gas than planned, reaching a total of 7.52 billion cubic meters. This achievement is largely […]
The Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan will participate in OGT 2024
The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, will be a guest at the International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2024” (OGT 2024), which will take place in Ashgabat from October 23-25 of this year. The distinguished guest will be one of the speakers in the session “New […]
Iraq to Contract with Dubai-based company for gas supplies from Turkmenistan
Iraq approved the import of gas from Turkmenistan via Iran to fuel its power stations. The Iraqi News Agency reported on Wednesday the cabinet meeting under Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani endorsed the plan of imports based on swap through transaction with the Dubai-based Loxstone Energy Company via Iran. Here are is some details, mention in […]
OGT 2024 Attracts Global Attention
Preparation for the 29th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan” (OGT 2024), which will be held from October 23 to 25 in Ashgabat, is progressing rapidly. The event, organized by the State Concerns “Turkmengas” and “Turkmennebit,” the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, and the State Corporation “Turkmengeology,” has drawn the […]
Yug-Neftegaz Private Limited – a Silver Partner of the OGT 2024
Yug-Neftegaz Private Limited is proud to announce its status as a Silver Partner of the XXIX International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition of Turkmenistan (OGT 2024). This prestigious event will be held in Ashgabat from October 23 to 25, 2024. OGT 2024, a premier international conference and exhibition focused on Turkmenistan’s oil and gas […]
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan met with the heads of the fuel and energy complex of Turkmenistan
On 19 September 2024, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan, Nurlan Nogaev, met with the Chairman of the State Concern Turkmennebit, Guvanch Atajanov. During the talks, the parties noted the positive dynamics in cooperation between the two countries and stressed the significant potential of Turkmenistan in the energy sector. Special attention was paid to opportunities […]
Iran holds talks with Russia, Turkmenistan on gas cooperation
The chief executive of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said that Iran has held talks with Russia and the Republic of Turkmenistan to enhance bilateral cooperation in the gas sector. Turning to the continuation of gas talks with Turkmenistan and Russia, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Saeed Tavakkoli stated that good […]
Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Turkmenistan conducts briefing for diplomats, media
Ambassador Azizbek Madmarov of Kyrgyzstan conducted a briefing for the diplomats and media in Ashgabat on 16 September 2024. In the first part of the briefing, he quoted a recent speech of President Sadyr Japarov to the nation on the occasion of the Independence Day, and in the later part he spoke about some joint […]
TIF 2024: Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan agree to expand cooperation in the gas industry
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the gas industry. Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev met with Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Batyr Amanov and Minister of State, Chairman of the State Concern Turkmengaz Maksat Babayev on the sidelines of the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2024) in Ashgabat. During the meeting, the […]
EEF: Putin comments on natural gas trade
nCa Report During the EEF (Eastern Economic Forum) in Vladivostok, President Putin has commented on the natural gas trade. As reported by Milena Bogdanova of Fakti.bg, he said, “The volume of supplies of Russian gas to Europe will be reduced if Ukraine refuses to transit it, but “that is their choice“”. He said that in […]
Kazakhstan’s Oil Industry: A Century of Growth
nCa Report Kazakhstan’s oil industry has a rich history dating back over a century. The country’s first oil production began in the eastern Karashungul field in 1899, with an initial daily output of 22-25 tons. The oil was transported by camel to the coast of the Caspian Sea, where it was loaded onto ships. Kazinform […]
Dragon Oil opens new regional office in Turkmenistan
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dragon Oil, wholly owned by the Government of Dubai, inaugurated in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the company’s largest regional office outside the United Arab Emirates. The inauguration was attended by Dragon Oil’s high-level official delegation of board members, reinforcing the company’s expansion of investments in the […]
Arkadag visits Iran – Meets Spiritual Leader and President – Four documents signed
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the Head of Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov traveled to Iran on 28 August 2024. This is the first high-level visit of a foreign dignitary to Iran since the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, known by his title Arkadag, had a meeting with the Iranian president. Four documents […]