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Turkmenistan Develops Laboratory Setup for Hydrogen Production from Natural Gas
As part of Turkmenistan’s 2022–2023 roadmap for expanding international cooperation in hydrogen energy, the International Oil and Gas University named after Yagshygeldi Kakayev has established a dedicated Hydrogen Energy Center.
The center focuses on training high-level specialists and implementing joint educational and research initiatives in collaboration with top universities, scientific institutions, and energy companies worldwide.
Among its achievements is the successful production of hydrogen fuel using various methods. "Green" hydrogen was obtained via water electrolysis, and an innovative laboratory unit was developed to extract hydrogen from natural gas through a plasma-chemical process.
The resulting hydrogen was tested using an Agilent Technologies 6890 gas chromatograph. Analysis confirmed the presence of both hydrogen and technical carbon, indicating the effectiveness of the conversion method.
In 2025, Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Education signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Tsukuba in Japan to conduct joint research in hydrogen energy. Under this partnership, Turkmen instructors are expected to travel to Japan in 2026 for professional development and participation in specialized training programs.
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School students from Turkmenistan have been recognized among the winners of the UNESCO regional competition titled “The Art of Equal Opportunities: Sport and Artificial Intelligence.” The award-winning participants — Gozel Tachgulyyeva, Jennet Nurmuhammedova, and Arzuw Orazova — represented Specialized School No. 24 for Gifted Youth in Mary, a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network in Turkmenistan.
The competition, designed for young people across Central Asia, was organized by the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty in partnership with the National Federation of UNESCO Clubs of Kazakhstan, the British Embassy in Astana, and the Association of UNESCO Clubs of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Participants submitted creative works in two categories: “Women and Artificial Intelligence” and “Women in the World of Sport.” Following evaluation, 25 outstanding works by artists under the age of 18 from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan were selected.
The Turkmenistan team’s mentor, teacher Jeren Badyyeva, received a special certificate in recognition of her pedagogical guidance and contribution to the preparation of the students.
The final exhibition showcasing the top 25 entries was held in Almaty from December 3 to 8, featuring selected works from young participants, including those from Turkmenistan. All winners were awarded certificates and commemorative gifts.
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