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Leading Energy Firm Appointed General Partner for Upcoming Urban Development Summit in Turkmenistan

13 May. 12:05

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The organizing committee of the 25th anniversary exhibition and conference, dedicated to the development of Ashgabat, has formally announced the appointment of Çalık Enerji as the event's General Partner. Scheduled for late May 2026, this landmark international forum aims to showcase advancements in urban infrastructure and modern architectural design. The involvement of a major global engineering entity signifies the event's growing prestige within the international business arena.

Since its inception in the late 1990s, Çalık Enerji has evolved into a powerhouse in the fields of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), with a focus on renewable energy and digitalization. The company boasts an impressive portfolio of 36 global projects with a combined capacity of 10 GW, operating across 12 countries spanning the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe, and Africa. Its technical expertise continues to drive modernization in vital industrial sectors worldwide.

In Turkmenistan, the company has played a pivotal role in upgrading the national energy infrastructure through the implementation of several high-priority projects. This includes the successful development of gas turbine power plants and other essential facilities that form the backbone of the country's energy grid. This long-standing partnership has been instrumental in integrating advanced industrial standards into the nation's socio-economic development plans.

The "White City Ashgabat 2026" forum is expected to host over 400 delegates representing 40 countries, making it a premier regional hub for dialogue. The agenda focuses on sustainable urban transformation, energy efficiency, and fostering international collaboration in infrastructure development. Detailed insights and prospective plans for the city's future growth will be presented to an audience of global investors and urban planning experts.

















Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Sign New Memorandum

23 Aug. 14:31

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The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance cooperation in education and vocational training. The signing meeting involved Minister of Education J. Gurbangeldiyev, Malaysian Ambassador Mohd Suhaimi bin Ahmad Tajuddin, and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) CEO Ismadi bin Ismail.

The agreement coincides with the 30th anniversary of PETRONAS's operations in Turkmenistan's oil and gas sector. Discussions focused on qualifying skilled workforce candidates for the energy industry, extending scholarship opportunities for Turkmen students at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, and advancing professional development programs.

To date, Turkmenistan and Malaysia have established nearly 20 educational agreements. During the recent visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Turkmenistan, three additional agreements were finalized between local universities and Universiti Tenaga Nasional to support academic mobility and exchange initiatives.