The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan has announced the signing of a significant contract for the development of the Toti-Maidan gas fields with the KAM Group and Uzbekistan's Railcom company. The agreement, spanning 25 years, marks a major step toward enhancing the country's energy sector and fostering regional economic ties. Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime … [Read more...]
Gastech Momentum Shifts to OGT: Innovation, Gas, and Growth
Milan, Italy — Confidence in natural gas defined the mood at Gastech 2025, the world’s largest annual gas exhibition and conference, held in Milan from 9–12 September. With over 50,000 professionals, 7,000 delegates, and 1,000 speakers from more than 150 countries, the event underscored the enduring role of natural gas in global energy and the industry’s commitment to … [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...]
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...]
GECF highlights natural gas opportunities for Turkmenistan
HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the GECF, participated in the International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Economy (#TEIF 2025), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He delivered a keynote address during the session titled “New Investment Opportunities in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector: Natural Gas and Monetisation”. The session also featured … [Read more...]
Natural Gas Report – 2025-2050
nCa-AI Collaborative Report Key Points - Demand Growth: Global natural gas demand is likely to grow by about 32% by 2050, driven by power and industrial needs, especially in Asia and Africa. - Price Trends: Current prices are around $3.25 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), with a modest 3% annual increase expected over the next decade. - Alternative … [Read more...]
TEIF 2025: natural gas trade between Turkmenistan and China reached 430 billion cubic meters
At TEIF 2025, Wu Dawei, Vice President of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), delivered a speech emphasizing the strategic importance of Turkmenistan as a key hub in the Eurasian energy landscape and a vital natural gas supplier to China, Europe, and neighboring countries. Turkmenistan’s pivotal role in global energy markets is underscored by its robust natural gas … [Read more...]
TEIF 2025: GaffneyCline Highlights the Energy Potential of Galkynysh, Yashlar, and Garakol Fields
Turkmenistan, a country with vast natural gas reserves, has the Galkynysh field as a cornerstone of its energy potential. This is the largest gas field in the country and one of the most significant being developed in the 21st century. Surrounding it are the important Yashlar and Garakol fields, which share similar geological characteristics and hold considerable promise for … [Read more...]
Polymer Report – Part two
nCa-AI Collaborative Report In the first part of this report we focused on the polymers derived from the natural gas. We came to the conclusion that it is profitable to convert the natural gas into polymers rather than burning it as a fuel. We also noted the ecological concerns and the need to address them through better technology. In this part, we will briefly look at … [Read more...]
BOTAŞ Commits to Supporting Turkmen Gas Export to Türkiye
On 6 December 2024, top officials from Turkmengaz, the state-owned energy concern, met in Ashgabat with a delegation led by Abdulvahit Fidan, General Director of BOTAŞ, the Turkish state oil and gas company. Maksat Babayev, Chairman of Turkmengaz, headed the Turkmen delegation. The meeting focused on enhancing Turkmen gas supplies to Türkiye and exploring … [Read more...]
Water issues, gas supplies and upcoming high-level meetings – The President of Uzbekistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people discussed key issues of cooperation
On 5 December 2024, a telephone conversation took place between the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. During the conversation, the sides discussed in detail topical issues of further strengthening the Turkmen-Uzbek strategic partnership relations … [Read more...]
The new gas inflow at the Galkynysh field confirms the resource potential of Turkmenistan
A new industrial inflow of natural gas has been obtained at production well No. 265 of the Galkynysh field, the state news agency of Turkmenistan TDH reports. Drilling operations were carried out at depths up to 4485 meters, as a result of which several productive horizons were discovered in formations of 4417-4281 meters. The well currently produces 2 million cubic … [Read more...]
OGT 2024: Turkmenistan relies on gas chemistry
At the OGT 2024 International Oil and Gas Conference, Dovrangeldy Sapbayev, Chairman of the State Concern Turkmenhimiya, outlined Turkmenistan's ambitious plans to significantly expand the processing of natural gas. "We are dedicated to developing the petrochemical industry to ensure additional gas processing," Sapbayev stated. One of the key areas of focus is the … [Read more...]
Anadolu Agency interviews Turkish ambassador in Ashgabat
The Anadolu Agency, the state-run news service of Türkiye, has interviewed Ambassador Ahmet Demirok, the envoy of Türkiye in Ashgabat. Commenting on the state of relations between Türkiye and Turkmenistan, the ambassador said that Türkiye was the first to recognize the independence of Turkmenistan and the first to open embassy in Türkiye. Demirok said that Türkiye fully … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
TEIF 2024: key discussion points of the first day of the International Investment Forum of Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector in Paris
More than 300 delegates from 31 countries gathered in Paris for the International Investment Forum on Attracting Investments in the Energy Sector of Turkmenistan (TEIF 2024). Among the participants are representatives of international organizations, including the UNECE, OPEC, the Global Gas Center (GGC), the International Energy Agency (IEA), delegates from major oil and gas … [Read more...]
The International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investments in the Energy Sector of Turkmenistan starts today in Paris
Today, on 24 April, the International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Energy Sector (TEIF 2024) kicks off in Paris. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, in a message to forum participants, expressed confidence that the event will be a catalyst for progress. He highlighted its potential to address tasks in Turkmenistan's oil and gas sector, attract foreign … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov hails oil and gas sector’s achievements
Today, on 14 December, Turkmenistan celebrates the Day of Workers in the Oil and Gas Industry and Geology. In his congratulatory message to industry workers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan is aimed at solving the important task of providing hydrocarbon resources to the needs of its native people, future generations, as well as neighboring … [Read more...]
Oil and Gas Sector of Turkmenistan Marks New Developments
Galkynysh Field Sees Increased Gas Production Another gas well has been commissioned at the Galkynysh gas field, which is one of the largest natural gas reserves in the world. Its daily flow rate is 2 million cubic meters of natural gas per day. As a result, the number of productive gas wells of plant No. 1 for the purification of gas from sulfur at the Galkynysh field has … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Foreign Office of Turkmenistan clarifies position on Trans-Caspian gas pipeline issues
The foreign ministry of Turkmenistan issued a press release on 24 July 2023, clarifying in detail the issues related to the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline. Here is the translation of the text of the press release: Recently, a number of international media have started to comment on the possibilities of implementing a project for the supply of Turkmen natural gas in the … [Read more...]