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 […]
Turkmenistan Reiterates Commitment to Energy Cooperation with Türkiye
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s dedication to deepening energy ties with Turkey during a meeting with Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar on Wednesday. Highlighting Türkiye’s pivotal role in Turkmenistan’s foreign trade, Berdimuhamedov emphasized the vast potential for expanding collaboration in energy, mining, transportation, agriculture, and investment. He noted that Turkmenistan is one […]
Türkiye, Turkmenistan want to trade 300 bcm of gas in next 20 years: Turkish energy minister
Türkiye and Turkmenistan aim to have an annual gas trade volume of 15 billion cubic meters (bcm) in the next 20 years, amounting to 300 bcm, the Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Ministry said Wednesday. To reach that volume, the two nations “need a pipeline,” but utilizing existing infrastructure, Ankara and Ashgabat aim to start […]
Development of oil and gas and mineral resources, electric power industry – the key topics of the Turkmen-Turkish talks in Ashgabat
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye Alparslan Bayraktar held talks with the heads of Turkmenistan’s fuel and electric energy industry, in Ashgabat “During the intensive bilateral negotiations we held in Turkmenistan, we met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan for Oil and Gas Batyr Amanov, Chairman of the Turkmengaz […]
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye holds talks in Turkmenistan
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Türkiye Alparslan Bayraktar arrived in Ashgabat on 30 July 2024 for talks on expanding cooperation in the field of energy, Turkish news outlets reported. On the first day of the visit, Bayraktar held a meeting with the chairman of the State Corporation “Turkmengeology” Gurbangeldy Garlyev, the minister wrote […]
Türkiye will receive 2bcm of Turkmen gas through Iran-Azerbaijan infrastructure
The minister of energy and natural resources of Türkiye, while speaking to the private Turkish media on 26 July 2024, said, “We are working on bringing up to 2 billion cubic meters of gas from Turkmenistan to Türkiye in the initial phase over Iran and Azerbaijan. There is no need for additional major investment in […]
Afghanistan gets ready to launch TAPI Project
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan stated that all preparations have been made for the commencement of the TAPI project, according to TOLOnews. The spokesman for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Homayoun Afghan, said that security is ensured in the country, and the challenges related to land acquisition for the TAPI project […]
Kazakhstan Boosts Gas Transit and Production
In 2024, Kazakhstan will increase the transit of Turkmen and Uzbek gas to China to 37.1 billion cubic meters (+1.5 billion cu m). This was announced at a government meeting on Tuesday, July 16, by Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev, who reported on the current state and prospects for the development of the gas industry. […]
TDH commentary: Turkmenistan strengthens its energy potential
Today, in the era of the Revival of a new epoch of a powerful state, program reforms for the development of the fuel and energy complex of Turkmenistan, initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, are being successfully implemented under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Recently, as a result of […]
Turkmenistan-Iran Gas Deal – Exclusive conversation with Ambassador of Iran in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan and Iran recently signed the agreement for the supply of the Turkmen gas to Iraq through Iran under swap arrangement. The deal also covers the supply of the Turkmen gas to Iran for meeting the requirements in some provinces of Iran. Ambassador Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani of Iran, in an exclusive conversation with nCa, gave […]
Turkmenistan, Iran Strike Deal to Deliver Gas to Iraq under swap scheme – Turkmenistan to boost gas exports to Iran
Turkmenistan and Iran have signed a contract for the purchase and sale of natural gas in the amount of up to 10 billion cubic meters of gas per year, which will be supplied from Turkmenistan to Iraq through Iran under the “SWAP” scheme. This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan […]
Central Asia Secured Long-Term Gas Supplies from Russia – Gazprom Signs 15-Year Deal for Gas Transit Through Kazakhstan
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, major energy players inked a significant agreement. Gazprom, the Russian gas giant, signed long-term contracts with Kazakhstan’s National Company QazaqGaz to transport gas to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for 15 years (2025-2040). To facilitate this transit, plans include expanding the existing Central Asia-Center gas pipeline network and developing additional […]
Türkiye-Azerbaijan natural gas supply deal extended to 2030
Corporation (BOTAŞ), Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR, and Azerbaijan Gas Supply Company (AGSC) signed the deal on natural gas supply and exchange on June 4 at the start of the 29th International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition during Baku Energy Week, which runs between June 4-6. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar and Azerbaijani […]
Turkmenistan, CNPC Discuss Deepening Gas Cooperation
On Tuesday, May 28, Advisor to the President of Turkmenistan on Oil and Gas issues Ashyrguly Begliev met with Chen Huailong, head of the branch of the Chinese National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) in Turkmenistan, TDH reports. The Ambassador of China to Turkmenistan, Qian Naicheng, also attended the meeting. Discussions focused on expanding the Turkmenistan-China partnership, […]
Kazakhstan Upgrading Gas Pipeline System to Boost Russian Gas Flow to Uzbekistan
Russia aims to significantly increase gas exports to Uzbekistan, with plans to reach 11 billion cubic meters annually by next year. This is a substantial jump from the current level of 3.8 billion cubic meters. The statement came after talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan in Tashkent. The availability […]
“Black Sea – Caspian Sea”: unlimited opportunities for friendship and partnership
Konstantin Sabiashvili, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Turkmenistan This year, on May 26, Georgia celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the restoration of state independence. For centuries, the Georgian people have tirelessly fought for independence and the right to determine their own destiny. As you know, Georgian statehood dates back more than three thousand […]
Agreement reached on transportation of Turkmen gas to Türkiye
An agreement has been reached on the transportation of natural gas from Turkmenistan to Türkiye through Azerbaijan and Georgia, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Tuesday. Bayraktar and Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Mikayil Cabbarov attended the signing ceremony of the natural gas cooperation agreement between Türkiye and Azerbaijan in Istanbul. They signed […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan to form working groups to implement the TAPI project
The Chief Executive Director of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Muhammetmyrat Amanov, met in Kabul with the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar. During the meeting, issues related to the implementation of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project were discussed, according to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan. As Delaware […]
TEIF 2024: Turkmenistan Unveils Chemical Industry Expansion Plans
Dovrangeldi Sapbayev, Chairman of the State Concern Turkmenhimiya, presented ambitious plans for Turkmenistan’s chemical industry at the International Investment Forum of the Energy Sector of Turkmenistan (TEIF 2024) in Paris. The planned projects target the production of chemicals with strong domestic and international demand: Akhal province: Expansion of the natural gas to gasoline plant with […]
Turkmenistan intends to increase gas exports eastward with the commissioning of a gas purification plant in Mary province
Turkmenistan is going to significantly boost its natural gas exports eastward with the construction of a new gas purification plant in Mary province. The facility, located at the Kelleli gas field, will process gas from three promising fields in the region: Sherepli, Kelleli, and Yylan. Its construction is carried out by the Specialized Management of […]
Туркменистан и XP Up green разработают совместный план действий по обеспечению экологической целостности и повышению эффективности использования нефтяных и газовых месторождений
Туркменская делегация, находясь с визитом в Европейском Союзе, провела ряд важных встреч не только с официальными лицами ЕС, но и с представителями бизнеса, в частности, с генеральным директором компании XP Upgreen, Бартом Вотериксом. XP Upgreen является компанией, которая активно внедряет новейшие европейские технологии в сфере увеличения объема добычи углеводородов, а также направлена на сокращение выбросов […]
Turkmenistan and XP Upgreen to develop joint action plan environmental integrity and enhanced efficiency of oil and gas fields
The Turkmen delegation, while visiting Brussels, held a series of important meetings not only with EU officials but also with business leaders, particularly with Bart Wauterickx, Managing Director of XP Upgreen. XP Upgreen is a company actively implementing the latest European technologies in enhancing hydrocarbon production volumes and aimed at reducing methane emissions, making it […]
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Eye Expansion of Gas Cooperation
Senior officials from hydrocarbon industry of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan met today, 2 April 2024, in Ashgabat to discuss strengthening cooperation in gas sector. Sanjar Jarkeshov, Chairman of the Board of Kazakh gas giant QazaqGaz, met with Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Amanov and Turkmengaz Chairman Maksat Babayev. In particular, the parties noted their mutual interest in […]
Turkmenistan is ready to diversify gas supplies in the ECO space, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov says
Turkmenistan, possessing huge reserves of natural gas, is ready to significantly diversify its supplies, including to consumers and transit countries in the space of the Economic Cooperation Organization, stated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a meeting with Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation (ECO) Khusrav Noziri in Ashgabat, 27 March 2024. During the meeting, […]
Kazakhstan may import electricity from Turkmenistan to address potential shortages
Kazakhstan is ready to consider Turkmenistan’s proposal for the supply of electricity and gas to ensure energy security and taking into account commercial attractiveness. This was stated at a press conference on Tuesday, 26 March, by country’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev, according to Kazakh news outlets. “We have regular consultations with all our colleagues from […]
Iran – pressure-boosting project at South Pars could generate USD 900 billion in revenues
Iran has recently awarded a USD 20 billion project to a consortium of Iranian companies for enhancing the natural gas output from its part of the South Pars field by applying the pressure-boosting solutions. This was reported by Shana, the specialized news service of Iran, and subsequently repeated by a large number of Iranian and […]
Petrofac awarded contract to maintain giant gas field in Turkmenistan
Petrofac, a leading provider of services to the global energy industry, has secured a new deal to support operations at the Galkynysh Gas Field in Turkmenistan, according to company’s press release. This three-year contract, valued at over $200 million, builds on Petrofac’s previous successful cooperation Turkmengas State Concern on the massive gas field. The contracts […]
Turkmenistan and Türkiye discuss boosting economic ties, gas cooperation
The National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye discussed the current state of economic cooperation between the two countries during the meeting in Antalya on 1 March 2024 on the sidelines of Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Berdimuhamedov stressed that the bilateral trade turnover shows positive dynamics reaching US […]
Plant from Transnistria to Supply Pumping Equipment to Turkmenistan
Elektromash, a leading manufacturer of electric motors and related equipment located in Transnistria, Moldova, will deliver pumping units to an oil field in Turkmenistan. The NA140D63 pumping units, manufactured by Elektromash for ENI Turkmenistan, will be used for pumping oily liquids at the Burun production site in the city of Balkanabad. This project marks Elektromash’s […]
Erdogan Awarded “Honorary Elder of Turkmenistan” Title, Turkmenistan and Türkiye Sign Oil and Gas Cooperation Deals
On Friday, 1 March 2024, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye on the sidelines of the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, regional and global issues, according to press-service of […]
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed TAPI project and LPG supplies
On 28 February 2024, acting foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Batyr Amanov, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan responsible for oil and gas sector. During meeting, the two sides held comprehensive discussions on TAPI and supply of LPG to Afghanistan, according to MFA Afghanistan. Muttaqi said that following the visit of Turkmen […]
Bozhong of China is now the world’s largest offshore metamorphic rock hydrocarbon field
nCa Report Several sources including Upstream and WorldOil have reported that CNOOC Ltd., China’s state-run offshore O&G company, has made an additional gas discovery at its Bozhong 26-6 field. The discovery of an additional 40 MMcmg (1.4 Tcfg) now brings Bozhong’s proven reserves to 200 MMcmg (7.1 Tcfg), and thus is reputedly the largest metamorphic […]
Turkmenistan gas sector leadership and Emirati ADNOC discuss cooperation
Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Executive Director of Low Carbon Solutions & International Growth Directorate at ADNOC, arrived in Ashgabat at the head of the company’s delegation, the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan reports. The delegation is accompanied by the UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ahmed Al Hameli. Representatives of ADNOC held meetings with senior officials of the State […]
Central Asia – Regional Gas Landscape – Current Narrative
Elvira Kadyrova The gas landscape in Central Asia is complex and constantly evolving. The current situation relies on exports-imports of natural gas at least from three of the five countries in the region. What does the current gas landscape look like in this part of Eurasia and what agreements will determine gas relations in the […]
Turkmenbashi Refinery Unveils Eco-Friendly “Hydro Plus” Fuel
The Turkmenbashi Oil Refinery Complex has achieved a significant milestone with the release of a pilot batch of “Hydro Plus,” a new eco-friendly hydrotreated fuel. According to the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper, the 3,000-ton batch marks a promising step towards cleaner and more efficient fuel options. Laboratory testing confirmed that “Hydro Plus” meets international quality standards, […]
Paris to host Turkmen Energy Investment Forum (TEIF 2024) on 24-25 April 2024
Paris will host the International Forum to attract foreign investments in Turkmenistan’s energy sector (TEIF 2024), held 24-25 April 2024 at Hyatt Regency Etoile Hotel. The organizers of the forum are the State Concerns “Turkmengas” and “Turkmennebit” in partnership with “Turkmen Forum” and UK-based GaffneyCline. As the world embarks on a massive energy transition, so […]
TAPI: All Afghans support this great project, says acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan
At the end of last week, the CEO of TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd, Muhammetmyrat Amanov, met in Kabul with the Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan, Shahabuddin Delawar. During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues within the framework of the TAPI gas pipeline project, and also stressed the need to accelerate […]
Ambassador of Russia Ivan Volynkin hosted a briefing for the Russian media accredited in Turkmenistan
On 16 February 2024, Russian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ivan Volynkin held a briefing for Russian media journalists accredited in Turkmenistan. Here are the answers of Ambassador Volynkin during the briefing, published on the official website of the Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan: How would you characterize the current level of relations between Russia and Turkmenistan? Are […]
Ambassador Akmaljon Kuchkarov hosted a press briefing – An overview of the current state of multidimensional Turkmen–Uzbek relations presented
On 5 February 2024, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan, Akmaljon Kuchkarov, hosted a briefing for Turkmen journalists and representatives of foreign media accredited in Ashgabat. The event was dedicated to the 583rd anniversary of the great Uzbek writer and thinker Alisher Navoi, who made a huge contribution to the development of Turkic literature. In […]
Dragon Oil successfully completes 3D seismic exploration at Block 19 in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea
The management of the Turkmennebit State Concern (Turkmen oil) held a meeting with a delegation of Dragon Oil (United Arab Emirates) headed by Chief Executive Officer Ali Rashid Al-Jarwan, the International Information Center of Turkmenistan reports. In January of this year, Dragon Oil and Turkmennebit signed a Memorandum of Understanding providing for the expansion of […]
Powering Progress: CNPC’s Amu Darya Project Fuels 500 Million Lives
CNPC’s work in Turkmenistan began with oil and gas investments and engineering services in oil and gas fields in 2002. As a result of joint co-operation, a Production Sharing Agreement on the Bagtyyarlyk contractual area and a Contract on the purchase and sale of natural gas between Turkmengaz and CNPC were signed in 2007. In […]
BOTAŞ is ready to support the supply of Turkmen gas to Türkiye and world markets
The Turkish state oil and gas company BOTAŞ is ready to support the export of Turkmen gas to the Turkish market and beyond. The statement came during the meeting of the delegation of representatives of the state concerns Turkmengaz and Turkmennebit (Turkmen oil) with the leadership of BOTAŞ company in Ankara, 29 January 2024. Officials […]
Registration for International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector is now open
The International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector will be held in Paris on 24-25 April 2024. The Forum’s principal organizers are the State Concerns “Turkmennebit” and “Turkmengas”, and the State Corporation “Turkmengeology” in partnership with Turkmen Forum and UK-based GaffneyCline. Follow this link to register for this major international energy investment […]