From Galkynysh to TAPI, a new generation of energy and infrastructure projects could reshape how investors view Turkmenistan—and Central Asia For much of the international investment community, Turkmenistan has traditionally been defined by one characteristic: natural gas. That description remains important, but it is becoming incomplete. A combination of new … [Read more...]
TAPI Pipeline, Logistics and Education Top Turkmen-Afghan Talks in Herat
On Monday, 10 August 2026, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdul Ghani Baradar held talks in narrow and expanded formats in Herat province, Afghanistan. According to Turkmenistan’s state news agency TDH, the visit focused on reviewing progress on the … [Read more...]
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan sign MoU on gas purchases under TAPI project
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan have signed a memorandum of understanding on the purchase of gas under the TAPI pipeline project. The MoU was signed on Monday, 10 August 2026, in Torghundi, Herat province, in the presence of Turkmenistan’s National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdul Ghani Baradar, according to the … [Read more...]
Turkmen National Leader and Afghan Deputy PM Meet in Torghundi to Discuss TAPI Pipeline and Transport Corridors
On 10 August 2026, the National Leader of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdul Ghani Baradar, during his visit to Torghundi, Herat province, according to a statement from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. The sides discussed the latest progress on the TAPI pipeline project … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Hits Commercial Gas at Caspian Magtymguly Field
A commercial flow of natural gas has been recorded at the Magtymguly field in Turkmenistan’s sector of the Caspian Sea following the drilling of appraisal and production well A8. The well was drilled to a depth of 4,981 metres and tested at more than 1.3 million cubic metres of natural gas per day, along with around 130 tonnes of gas condensate, according to Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
New Commercial Flow of Natural Gas Obtained in Central Karakum, Turkmenistan
A new commercial inflow of natural gas has been recorded at the Chemmerli field, located in the Central Karakum gas-bearing region of Turkmenistan, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH) reports. According to TDH, drilling specialists successfully completed the sinking of appraisal and production well No. 265 to a target depth of 1,200 meters. Testing in the interval of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Secures New Flow of Sulfur-Free Gas (updated)
A commercial flow of sulfur-free natural gas has been secured at production well No. 04 at one of the fields in the Mary province of Turkmenistan, the State News Agency TDH reports. Well No. 04 is located at the Yylan field, which is situated in geographical proximity to the world-class Galkynysh field, according to Ussa Ussayev, Editor-in-Chief of the Nebit-Gaz newspaper, … [Read more...]
OGT 2026 Builds International Momentum as John Defterios Joins Conference Leadership
The appointment of former CNN anchor John Defterios as Anchor and Lead International Moderator of OGT 2026 marks a significant step in the development of Turkmenistan’s principal international energy forum. The 31st International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2026” will be held in Ashgabat from 21 to 23 October under the theme “Energy. … [Read more...]
Analytical Commentary: The Hormuz Strait Crisis and Its Ripples
Tariq Saeedi The Strait of Hormuz has again become the fulcrum of the US-Iran conflict, turning a corridor that normally carries close to a fifth of global oil trade into a contested chessboard. Traffic has thinned sharply since the war resumed, as Iran has struck commercial vessels, pushed ships toward a northern route through its own waters, and signaled it would levy … [Read more...]
Petronas to launch exploration on Turkmenistan’s Caspian shelf this December
The Malaysian corporation Petronas is set to commence exploration activities on Turkmenistan's Caspian gas fields in December. This was reported by the Malaysian newspaper New Straits Times, citing a statement by the country's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim. During his official visit to Turkmenistan in June this year, the State Concern "Türkmennebit", the state enterprise … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan Discuss Prospects for Joint Energy Projects
On the sidelines of the 9th meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Azerbaijani Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy (and Commission Co-Chair) Mikayil Jabbarov met with Guvanch Agadjanov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan. The talks focused on deepening the strategic partnership between the two resource-rich … [Read more...]
IGU World LNG Report 2026 — Summary
Published by: International Gas Union (IGU), with Rystad Energy as Knowledge Partner Data cutoff: 31 December 2025 (with key developments through Q1/early Q2 2026) The headline story 2025 was a record year for LNG. Then 2026 delivered the industry's biggest shock since the Russia-Ukraine war. The report is essentially a tale of two halves: a mature, resilient industry … [Read more...]
Why Turkmenistan’s Energy Strategy Matters for Central Asia
Central Asia is entering a new phase of energy development. Growing demand across Asia, increasing attention to energy security, the transition toward lower-emission technologies and the need for diversified supply routes are reshaping regional priorities. Against this backdrop, Turkmenistan is steadily strengthening its role as one of the region's key energy … [Read more...]
From the Caspian fields to Galkynysh: CEO of PETRONAS Carigali Highlights the Significance of New Malaysia-Turkmenistan Agreements
Turkmenistan and Malaysia recently signed a comprehensive package of energy agreements, marking a new milestone in their 30-year history of mutually beneficial partnership. The signing ceremony took place during the official visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Turkmenistan. Ismadi bin Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd, … [Read more...]
UAE’s Geosonic to inspect over 200 kilometers of pipeline in Turkmenistan
UAE-headquartered offshore survey and positioning data provider Geosonic has secured an expanded scope in Turkmenistan, supporting a subsea survey and inspection program described as major. Sharjah-based Geosonic reported that it had secured a further contract in Turkmenistan supporting a program that covers more than 200 kilometers of pipeline infrastructure. The project … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Advances Digitalization and AI in Oil and Gas Sector
Turkmenistan is accelerating the digital transformation of its oil and gas industry, with artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced digital technologies being introduced across the hydrocarbon value chain as part of the country's development strategy through 2030. According to an article published by the website of the Turkmengeologia State Corporation, digitalization now … [Read more...]
Türkmennebit Modernizes Caspian Infrastructure at Uzynada Field
As Turkmenistan prepares to mark the 35th anniversary of its independence, the state concern Türkmennebit has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its energy infrastructure on the Caspian coast. The Gumdagnebit Oil and Gas Production Department (OGPD), operating under the Nebitgazçykaryş trust in the Balkan velayat, has commissioned a new gas condensate separation … [Read more...]
Knowledge as Infrastructure: Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas Sector in Mid-2026
Tariq Saeedi Overview Over the past several days, a cluster of seemingly minor announcements — a student-built leak-detection robot, a redesigned gas-lift valve, a training course on 3D reservoir modeling, a geochemical survey of mud volcanoes — has accumulated into a clearer pattern. --- Taken individually, each item is a routine entry in the trade press. Taken together, … [Read more...]
Iraq Seeks to Revive Turkmen Gas Agreement Amid Mounting Summer Power Crisis
Iraq is moving to reactivate its long-delayed natural gas import agreement with Turkmenistan as Baghdad searches for urgent solutions to its worsening electricity shortages during the peak summer season, according to information published by Iraqi News. The proposed arrangement would allow Turkmen gas to reach Iraq through a swap mechanism involving Iran. Under the scheme, … [Read more...]
Russia, Turkmenistan cooperation to boost energy security for decades — Anwar
Strategic cooperation with Russia and Turkmenistan will strengthen Malaysia’s energy supply security for decades, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said Russian President Vladimir Putin had assured Malaysia of a long-term agreement for the supply of oil, gas and diesel for at least 20 years. “The matter was conveyed by the Russian President during … [Read more...]
Beyond Oil and Gas: Why Anwar Ibrahim’s Turkmenistan Visit May Redefine Malaysia–Turkmenistan Relations
Elvira Kadyrova and Liliya Zhirnova Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Turkmenistan on 18–19 June 2026 was, on the surface, centered on energy cooperation. The visit coincided with the celebration of three decades of PETRONAS operations in Turkmenistan and produced a number of important agreements in the oil and gas sector. Yet a closer look reveals … [Read more...]
Caspian Shelf Expansion: Turkmenistan and Malaysia Sign Milestone Agreements to Deepen Strategic Oil and Gas Partnership
Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held high-level talks today in Ashgabat during the Prime Minister’s two-day official visit. The meeting focused primarily on strengthening bilateral ties within the strategic oil and gas sector. The high-level talks coincided with the launch of a two-day energy … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan authorizes new Caspian offshore agreement with Petronas as Malaysia PM visit approaches
A presidential decree signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has authorized the State Concern Türkmennebit to conclude a new agreement for the development of licensed offshore blocks in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, opening what is certainly the next phase of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Malaysia’s national energy company, Petronas. According to the … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Hosts 9th Meeting of Turkmen-Turkish Intergovernmental Commission: Comprehensive Action Plan Signed
On 4 June 2026, the 9th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Turkish Commission on Economic Cooperation (IGC) took place in Ashgabat. During the session, government delegations from both nations held detailed discussions on expanding their strategic partnership and outlined concrete steps to diversify bilateral trade. The Turkish delegation was led by Vice … [Read more...]
Petronas Expands Investment Presence in Turkmenistan: Outcomes of Meeting Between Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Chair of the Policy Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister of Malaysia
Turkmenistan and Malaysia are entering a new stage of strategic cooperation in the energy sector. On 12 May, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting with Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican, the Chair of the Policy Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The central theme of the talks was … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan in Energy Talks
The Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan, Guvanch Agajanov, had a meeting with Azerbaijan's ambassador, Gismet Gezalov, to talk energy. Just days earlier, the National Leader of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov formally inaugurated the fourth phase of development at the Galkynysh gas field in the Mary region — a ceremony attended by Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang … [Read more...]
OGT 2026 to Spotlight Turkmenistan’s Expanding Role in Regional and Global Energy Cooperation
Turkmenistan has opened registration for OGT 2026, the 31st International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan”, to be held in Ashgabat on 21–23 October 2026. The event, organised under the theme “Energy. Partnership. Progress.”, is expected to draw broad regional and international attention as Turkmenistan advances a long-term energy strategy based on … [Read more...]
Afghanistan Completes Roadmap for Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan Power Line and Prepares Over Half of Initial TAPI Pipeline Route
Afghanistan has finalized a roadmap for the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (TAP) power transmission line project and plans to present it to the Turkmen side in the near future, according to Ariana News. The announcement came from Abdul Bari Omar, CEO of Afghanistan's national energy company Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), following talks with a Turkmen … [Read more...]
Work begins on Major Petroleum and Gas Trading Hub in Northern Afghanistan
Afghan authorities have broken ground on a significant new trading center for petroleum and gas dealers in the northern province of Balkh, according to information from Xinhua, China's state news agency. The 5-acre facility is being constructed in Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital, with an investment of $15 million USD, Xinhua reported on Sunday, citing the official … [Read more...]
Erdogan to Visit Turkmenistan for Gas Supply Negotiations: Türkiye Strengthens Energy Diversification
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye will make a state visit to Turkmenistan next week, where one of the key topics will be expanding cooperation in the field of natural gas supplies. This was announced by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar during a meeting with journalists in Istanbul, as reported by TASS. According to the minister, the visit … [Read more...]
TAPI: The idea, the ideology, and the way forward – Part Five
Tariq Saeedi This is the concluding part of the series. We would look at some more hypothetical scenarios and give an executive summary of this report. Table 15: Polymer Industry Value Chain Development at Gwadar StageProductsInvestmentEmploymentRevenue PotentialMarketStage 1: Primary PolymersPolyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE) Polypropylene (homo, co-polymer)$5-7 … [Read more...]
TAPI: The idea, the ideology, and the way forward – Part Four
Tariq Saeedi In the previous part of this report, we saw that Afghanistan can step up to consume larger volumes of gas from TAPI. Now, we must construct the scenarios for Pakistan to absorb the remaining volumes from TAPI. This brings us to a whole new world of possibilities. This also opens the gates for substantial partnership between Pakistan and Central Asia. … [Read more...]
TAPI: The idea, the ideology, and the way forward – Part Three
Tariq Saeedi In this part of the series, we will look at the scenarios of TAPI without the participation of India. TAPI Viability Without India: Comprehensive Justification Analysis Preamble: Regional Cooperation Preference We emphasize that Pakistan strongly supports India's continued participation in TAPI. India's involvement would: However, prudent strategic … [Read more...]
TAPI: The idea, the ideology, and the way forward – Part Two
Tariq Saeedi In the first part of this report, we established that TAPI is no merely an idea, it is an ideology. Under this new paradigm, we decided to start with two basic questions: Both of these questions must be answered together for the sake of clarity. In this part of the series, we will also deal with a supplementary question: Can the consumers in Pakistan pay … [Read more...]
TAPI: The idea, the ideology, and the way forward – Part One
Tariq Saeedi The Statement: TAPI is more than an idea --- it is an ideology. The Spectrum: From Preposterous to Profound TAPI, as a gas pipeline project connecting Turkmenistan with Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India is an idea; an idea whose time has come, an idea that is akin to the force of nature. TAPI, as a corridor, is the collective name for a number of … [Read more...]
Experts speak about pros and cons of trans-Caspian oil and gas pipelines
Chevron: Falling Caspian Sea Levels Demand Pipeline Construction The persistent decline in water levels of the Caspian Sea is challenging existing transportation logistics and forcing the search for new environmentally sustainable approaches to moving oil and gas across the trans-Caspian corridor, according to Vestnikavkaza. Dylan Morgan, vice president of Chevron's … [Read more...]
A Pipeline to Success: Central Asia’s Strategic Opportunity
Editor's note: We are reproducing this article by Daniel Runde, originally published by The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune. While we at nCa do not agree with the entirety of the drift of this article, there are two reasons why we are reproducing it: 1. It projects a point of view currently prevalent among some influential circles; 2. It is not totally 'out of the box' but it is … [Read more...]
Meeting of Energy Ministers of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Held in Tashkent
A meeting took place in Tashkent between the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, and a Turkmen delegation led by Minister of Energy Annageldi Saparov and Chairman of the State Concern “Turkmengas” Maksat Babayev, the press service of the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan reports. The talks were also attended by heads of leading fuel and … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Turkmenistan’s Premier Energy Forum Honors Partnership and Innovation
Ashgabat, 24 October 2025. The landmark 30th Anniversary Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2025 concluded with record participation, bringing together more than 1,400 delegates from 70 countries, alongside over 100 exhibiting companies and 80 speakers. The event reaffirmed Ashgabat’s standing as a regional hub for dialogue, technology, and investment, connecting … [Read more...]
OGT 2025 Strengthens Regional Energy Cooperation
Ashgabat has successfully hosted the 30th Anniversary “Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2025”, bringing together more than 1,400 delegates from 70 countries and 100 exhibiting companies. Held under the theme “Energy. Innovation. Growth.”, the forum underlined Turkmenistan’s constructive and neutral role in fostering energy cooperation across Eurasia. Organized by the … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Turkmenistan’s Odjak Field UGS Key to Seasonal LNG Balancing
The development of the Odjak Field for underground gas storage (UGS) is poised to become a cornerstone of Turkmenistan’s strategy for enhancing energy resilience and bolstering its competitive edge in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) export market. This was the central theme of a discussion at the Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan International Conference (OGT 2025), where Phil … [Read more...]
Irina Luryeva — Key Highlights of the Galkynysh Field Development at OGT 2025
At the international conference “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025” held in Ashgabat, Irina Luryeva presented a comprehensive overview of the current status and future prospects for the development of the Galkynysh field. Dr. Luryeva, Doctor of Technical Sciences and Head of the Laboratory for Galkynysh Field Development and International Gas Pipelines at the Research … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Turkmenistan Achieves Significant Methane Emission Reduction – Satellite Monitoring Yields Results
Turkmenistan is demonstrating notable progress in reducing methane emissions through the implementation of advanced satellite monitoring systems and proactive measures at production facilities. This was announced by Bayrammyrat Pirniyazov, Director of the Research Institute of Natural Gas of the SC "Turkmengaz," during a panel discussion at the International Conference "Oil and … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Gas imports from Turkmenistan to China face competition from potential new supplies, says S&P Global Commodity Insights
The future of Turkmenistan's crucial gas exports to China faces a complex intersection of growing Chinese demand and increasing global supply competition, according to Tianshi Huang, Senior Principal Analyst for China Gas Research at S&P Global Insights. Numerous factors can influence the potential growth of Turkmenistan's gas exports to China, including upstream supply … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Global Demand for Chemicals – S&P Global Commodity Insights on the Unwavering Growth of Polymers and New Markets
Michael Liesfeldt, Research Director, Chemicals, S&P Global Commodity Insights, presented an analysis of current global trends at the International OGT 2025 Conference in Ashgabat, emphasizing the stable and continuously growing demand for chemical products, especially polymers, despite transformation in other energy sectors. Chemicals as the Main Growth Driver While … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Galkynysh Field: Current Status and Development Strategy of the Super-Giant Field
The super-giant Galkynysh gas field in Turkmenistan remains a focus for the global energy community. Development is currently proceeding in line with a strategy that outlines seven phases of development, each designed for a period of constant gas withdrawal lasting over 30 years. Here is an overview of the field's current development status, based on data presented by Irina … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Uzbekistan Ready to Participate in Hydrocarbon Production Projects in Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan is ready to take part in hydrocarbon production projects on the territory of Turkmenistan. This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan Azizhoja Kobilov, speaking at the opening session of the International Conference “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025” (OGT 2025). Key Areas of Bilateral Partnership Cooperation between Uzbekistan and … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: PETRONAS Aims to Monetize Gas on Turkmenistan’s Caspian Shelf
Block 1 in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea possess large hydrocarbon resources that require investment for further monetization, a conclusion drawn from the remarks by Ismadi Bin Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd, during his address at the "Raw Materials as the Foundation of the Energy Transition" session at the International … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: “Turkmennebit” Bets on Petrochemicals and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Growth
Guvanch Agajanov, Chairman of the State Concern "Turkmennebit," addressed the session "Commodities for the Energy Transition: New Horizons for Investments" at the International Conference OGT 2025, announcing Turkmenistan's readiness to expand international partnership and attract investors for the development of the rich hydrocarbon resources of the Caspian … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Azerbaijan States Hydrocarbons are Irreplaceable
During his speech at the International Conference “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2025” in Ashgabat, Orkhan Zeynalov, Deputy Minister of Energy of Azerbaijan, called for a pragmatic and balanced approach in global energy policy, emphasizing that traditional hydrocarbon resources remain indispensable for ensuring global energy security. Zeynalov noted that lessons from … [Read more...]