During the period from January to July 2026, Turkmenistan's oil and gas industry achieved strong operational indicators, with the national oil extraction plan fulfilled at 108.7 percent. The performance figures were presented by Vice-Premier G. Agajanov during a Cabinet of Ministers meeting held via digital link on August 1, focusing on efforts to boost hydrocarbon production and expand export routes to international markets.

According to the State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH), the Turkmennebit State Concern successfully exceeded its production targets. Concurrently, the country's oil refineries fulfilled their crude processing plan at 105.5 percent, maintaining continuous operational output across processing facilities.

Significant growth was recorded across key refined petroleum products: gasoline production reached 121.6 percent of the planned target, diesel fuel hit 113.5 percent, polypropylene achieved 100.2 percent, and lubricating oils stood at 103 percent. The growth rate for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) reached 122.6 percent, while the natural and associated gas extraction plan was executed at 108.1 percent.

Upon reviewing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of maintaining steady efforts to increase oil and natural gas production while efficiently developing hydrocarbon fields. The Head of State instructed the Vice-Premier to consistently enhance the production capacities of enterprises across the energy sector.