Chen Ziqi, Reporter at CGTN APEC drives sustainable growth in the Asia-Pacific. [Photo: VCG] For the past two decades, APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, has been reshaping the Asia-Pacific’s approach to growth. Since the 2011 Honolulu Leaders’ Declaration, APEC has placed “green growth” at the heart of its agenda, showing progress and environmental … [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...]
OGT 2025: ADNOC Strengthens Caspian Footprint with Turkmenistan, Opens Ashgabat Office
Abdulla Al Shamsi, Director of Business Development at XRG (ADNOC), announced a major expansion of the UAE energy giant’s presence in Central Asia, highlighting a recent strategic concession agreement and the opening of a new office during his remarks at the Executive Plenary Session of the 30th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2025” … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: BOTAŞ says Long-Term, Large-Scale Turkmen Gas Supply to Türkiye is the Next Goal
Abdulvahit Fidan, General Director of BOTAŞ (Petroleum Pipeline Corporation of Türkiye), delivered an address at the opening session of 30th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2025,” celebrating the historic commencement of Turkmen gas supplies and outlining Türkiye's strategic vision for making these deliveries long-term … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: CNPC and Turkmenistan Deepen Strategic Cooperation – 450 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas Supplied to China
The total volume of natural gas trade between Turkmenistan and China has reached 450 billion cubic meters, giving a powerful impetus to the economic and social development of both countries, announced Chen Huailong, President of CNPC Central Asia and Russia, at the 30th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan-2025” (OGT 2025). Chen Huailong … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Turkmenistan Confirms Self-Funded Galkynysh Phase IV EPC Contract to Begin in Early 2026
At the opening plenary session of the 30th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan – OGT 2025,” the Advisor to the President of Turkmenistan on Oil and Gas Issues Ashyrguly Begliyev delivered a keynote address, underscoring Turkmenistan’s pivotal role in providing reliable, affordable, and clean energy to meet global demand. He highlighted the … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: Gas Industry’s Pivotal Role Highlighted at OGT 2025 Conference in Ashgabat
The 30th International Conference “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan-2025” (OGT 2025) opened with a compelling address by Andrea Stegher, President of the International Gas Union (IGU), emphasizing the critical role of natural gas in meeting a quarter of the world’s energy needs. Speaking for the first time in Ashgabat as IGU President, Stegher outlined the organization’s vision for … [Read more...]
OGT 2025: From TAPI to the Caspian fields – Turkmenistan Presents Key Directions for Oil and Gas Sector Development
The 30th International Conference "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025" (OGT 2025) opened in Ashgabat on October 22, 2025, bringing together representatives from over 70 countries. The main speaker at the opening plenary session was Batyr Amanov, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of fuel and energy complex. In his address, B. Amanov noted that under the leadership of the … [Read more...]
TIF 2025: On the Path to Green Energy – Turkmenistan to Convert Four Power Plants to Combined-Cycle Operation
Elvira Kadyrova Awaza, 19 September 2025 – Deputy Minister of Energy of Turkmenistan, Serdar Saparov, addressed a session at the "Investment Forum of Turkmenistan" titled "Digital and Green Transformations for Sustainable Development Interests," highlighting the sector's pivotal role in the country's sustainable growth. Dynamic Sector Growth: From Reliable Supply to … [Read more...]
UNDP and UNECE Support the Development of Renewable Energy in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 5 September 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), together with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), held a two-day training seminar on 4–5 September 2025 at the UN building in Ashgabat titled “Applying Best International Practices to Ensure a Sustainable Energy Transition and the Development of Renewable Energy in … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan delegation to Germany: Exchange of experience in the field of energy and climate
From June 23 to 28, 2025, a Turkmen delegation consisting of representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Energy, and the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan is undertaking a study visit to Germany. The visit is organized by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) within the framework of the project “European Union for a Green … [Read more...]
TESC 2025: Turkmenistan’s Natural Gas – A Bridge Between Energy Security and Climate Responsibility
On 5 June 2025, the international scientific and practical conference "Environmental aspects of implementing innovative technologies in the development of hydrocarbon fields" (TESC 2025) was held in Ashgabat. The conference, coinciding with World Environment Day, aimed to strengthen international cooperation between Turkmen national oil and gas companies, international … [Read more...]
TESC 2025: A Global Platform for Energy Innovation and Sustainable Development
The global energy community is eagerly awaiting one of the key events of the year – the International Scientific and Practical Conference “Environmental Aspects of Implementing Innovative Technologies in the Development of Hydrocarbon Deposits”, known as TESC 2025, which will be held on June 4-5, 2025, in Ashgabat. The event promises to become a powerful platform for exchanging … [Read more...]
International Scientific and Practical Conference “Environmental aspects of implementing innovative technologies in the development of hydrocarbon fields”
June 5th, annually observed as World Environment Day, holds special significance for the global community. On this very day, Ashgabat will host a significant event: the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Ecological Aspects of Implementing Innovative Technologies in Hydrocarbon Field Development" (TESC 2025). This event aims to serve as a key platform for … [Read more...]
Kilowatts of Sunlight: On the Development of Renewable Energy in Turkmenistan
Irina Imamkulieva, Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper At the International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investment in the Economy of Turkmenistan (TEIF 2025) in Kuala Lumpur, one of the key topics discussed in the context of Turkmenistan’s investment potential was the prospects for utilizing renewable energy sources (RES). Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of … [Read more...]
EU-Turkmenistan Partnership: Summing up the achievements, we look to the future
On 24 January, the European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a joint press conference to reflect on the their partnership in 2024 and to outline strategic priorities for the year ahead. The event brought together local and international media, representatives from Turkmen ministries and agencies, and coordinators of … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Japanese Economic Cooperation Deepens in Green Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure
At the Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Saturday (21 December 2024) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reported on the outcomes of the 15th joint meeting of the Turkmen-Japanese and Japanese-Turkmen Committees on Economic Cooperation. The committee meetings were held in Ashgabat on 16-17 December 2024. The Japanese delegation … [Read more...]
OSCE regional seminar promotes development of green energy in Central Asia
Representatives of environmental and energy ministries and institutions from five Central Asian countries shared best practices in green energy transition at an OSCE-organized regional seminar that took place on 14 and 15 November 2024. The seminar, hosted by the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, was held in a hybrid format, with students and professors of … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan Sign Strategic Green Energy Partnership Agreement
At the COP 29 World Climate Summit, the heads of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan signed an agreement on strategic partnership in the field of green energy production and transmission. "The document opens up new opportunities for the integration of the energy systems of our states, as well as the creation of reliable corridors for the supply of environmentally friendly … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to connect energy systems – MoU inked in Tashkent
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan are joining forces to create a unified energy grid, paving the way for a future of green energy exports to Europe. On May 1, Tashkent hosted the second meeting of the Ministers of Energy of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, during which the parties signed a memorandum of cooperation on the interconnection of the energy … [Read more...]
Going Green in high gear – All new or reconstructed buildings in Tajikistan must have solar energy systems
Tajikistan has passed a law, making it mandatory for all the buildings, whether new or reconstructed, to have solar energy systems. The Tajik news service Asia Plus informs that in addition to the regular electrical grid, all the buildings should be equipped with solar panels with the ability to store energy at night. Various types of buildings fall under this order: … [Read more...]
Central Asia Goes Green: Uzbekistan Opens Six Eco-Friendly Power Plants, Adding 2.4 GW to the Grid
Six large renewable energy facilities have been put into operation in Uzbekistan on Wednesday, 27 December 2023. They include 5 solar and 1 wind power plant with a total capacity of 2.4 gigawatts. Masdar (UAE) has completed the implementation of projects for the construction of three modern photovoltaic plants in the Jizzakh, Samarkand and Surkhandarya regions with a total … [Read more...]
Brussels Energy Club Addresses Clean Energy Transition in Central Asia
Brussels Energy Club (BREC) held a first-ever conference on energy security and sustainability in Central Asia on July 4 in the Belgian capital. Four panel sessions explored regional and interregional collaboration in delivering the energy transition in Central Asia, a fast-growing region. The event was organized in partnership with the diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
UK companies shared with Turkmenistan an experience in green energy sector
With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the British Embassy in Ashgabat hosted a roundtable involving UK companies from the clean energy sector, the embassy said in social nets. The companies presented their world-leading capabilities and solutions in areas such as capture and monetisation of the associated gas, green power generation, hydrogen … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan’s Renewable Energy: A Win-Win for the Economy and the Environment
Against the background of global trends in decarbonization and reduction of the carbon footprint, renewable energy sources (RES) are actively developing in Kazakhstan. In 2013, the Decree of the Head of State approved the Concept for the transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to a "green economy". It lays the foundations for deep systemic transformations aimed sat … [Read more...]
The EU prioritizes the green energy development and efficient use of water and energy resources in Central Asia
Representatives of the Governments of Central Asian countries, the European Union and EU Member States responsible for environmental, climate change and water policy, international, regional and non-governmental organizations will hold the Seventh EU–Central Asia High-level Conference in Rome on 23-24 February 2023. The Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan continues to undertake efforts on development of green energy
The science and higher education is actively involved in the process of practical application of green energy’s best practices in Turkmenistan. Candidate of Technical Sciences Kakageldy Sariyev, director of the Research and Production Center "Renewable Energy Sources" of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan writes about this in his article published in the newspaper … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan intends to provide Europe with green energy
Elvira Kadyrova The longest electric cable in the world will connect Azerbaijan and Europe, laying a green energy bridge between the Caspian region and the EU. On 17 December 2022, Bucharest hosted the signing of the Agreement on a strategic partnership in the field of green energy development and transmission between the Governments of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Georgia, … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan hosts the first Central Asian Forum on Clean Energy
On Tuesday, 13 September, the first Central Asian Clean Energy Forum (CACEF) kicked off in Almaty. The USAID-organized international event on the theme "Energy Transition and Innovation" attracted almost 300 representatives from the Central Asian region and the world to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UAE discuss cooperation in renewable energy sector
The delegation of UAE-based Masdar Company, a global leader in renewable energy, is on visit to Ashgabat. On Wednesday, 7 September, the delegation had negotiations with the head of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Turkmenistan Rahimberdi Jabbarov, reported the UAE Embassy in social nets. The meeting was held as part of the development of bilateral … [Read more...]
Now is the time to speed up the transition to cleaner energy sources
John Hamilton, Chargé d’Affaires, British Embassy in Turkmenistan We are at a critical moment for the future of our planet. Temperatures are rising, storms are raging and crops are failing across the world. Thus, accelerating the global energy sector’s shift from oil, natural gas and coal production and consumption to renewable energy sources like wind and solar is essential … [Read more...]
Green Hydrogen Energy
Prof. em. Dr. Hanno Schaumburg, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany Introduction In the framework of the more than 20 year-long cooperation between Turkmen and European Union partners with coordination from Germany in 2011 a 5 kWpeak solar station was set up in the Turkmen State Institute of Transport and Communications with a 35 kWh battery backup. Since that … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan to build the largest wind power plant in Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan and the Masdar Company (UAE) signed an agreement to increase the design capacity of the ongoing project on wind power plants in Uzbekistan to 1.5 GW. According to the country’s minister of energy Alisher Sultanov, the wind farm will be the largest facility of its kind in the Central Asian region. Moreover, this … [Read more...]
Green Hydrogen Energy
Prof. em. Dr. Hanno Schaumburg, Hamburg University of Technology In the framework of the more than 20 year-long cooperation between Turkmen and European Union partners with coordination from Germany in 2011 a 5 kW peak solar station was set up in the Turkmen State Institute of Transport and Communications with a 35 kWh battery backup. Since that time practical applications … [Read more...]