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Turkmenistan Aims to Expand Gas Exports: TAPI and Decarbonization in Focus at OGT-2025
The second session of the OGT-2025 International Conference featured a strategic discussion titled “The Growing Importance of Turkmen Natural Gas: Expanding Exports and Supporting the Energy Transition.”
As the global shift toward cleaner energy sources accelerates, natural gas continues to play a crucial role as a reliable and lower-emission fuel. With some of the world’s largest gas reserves, Turkmenistan is well positioned to meet increasing demand in both traditional and emerging markets.
The session centered on Turkmenistan’s strategic vision for significantly expanding its gas exports. Participants discussed progress on the large-scale TAPI (Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India) pipeline project and other cross-border infrastructure initiatives aimed at diversifying gas supply routes to South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Government representatives, international experts, and leading industry figures attended the meeting. They explored how expanding Turkmen gas exports could simultaneously support the country’s sustainable economic growth and contribute to the decarbonization goals of its partners.
Key discussion points included:
• Current dynamics and growth prospects in existing export markets;
• Strategic export corridors: progress on TAPI and other cross-border initiatives;
• Overcoming challenges and attracting investment in large-scale infrastructure projects;
• Emerging directions in the energy transition and the evolving role of natural gas.
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On November 2, the National Tourist Zone of Awaza hosted the pre-conference day of the International Conference and Exhibition “Development of Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2025). Delegates from government agencies, international organizations, and leading companies arrived in the resort area, where accreditation was organized in the official hotels of the forum.
Two charter flights from Ashgabat — at 11:00 and 15:30 — were arranged for the convenience of participants. At the Awaza International Airport, delegates were welcomed by members of the organizing committee, and special buses transported them to the hotels “Shemekan,” “Berkara,” and “Nebitci.”
Accreditation took place from 14:00 to 21:00 in the forum hotels. Participants received badges and welcome packages containing the conference program, informational materials, and contacts of the organizing committee. Separate registration desks were available for foreign delegations, speakers, and media representatives.
The main events of the CIET 2025 International Conference and Exhibition will be held on November 3–4 in Awaza. The program includes plenary and thematic sessions, business meetings, B2G and B2B interactions, an exhibition area, and cultural events aimed at strengthening international cooperation and showcasing Turkmenistan’s investment potential.
The forum is organized by the State Concern “Turkmenhimiya,” the Ministries of Industry, Energy, Construction and Architecture, the State Agency for Road Construction Management, and the Ashgabat City Administration. The co-organizer is the company “Turkmen Energy Forum” in partnership with S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Further information is available at: www.ciet-turkmenistan.com
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