The XXX International Conference and Exhibition “Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas — 2025,” organized by the state concerns “Turkmengaz” and “Turkmenneft” at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, served as a key platform for discussing the development and future of the country’s oil and gas sector. The main goal of the event was to ensure the sustainable development of the national fuel and energy complex, strengthen active cooperation with foreign investors, and expand the opportunities for regional energy partnerships.

Around 1,500 delegates from more than 70 countries participated in the conference. The forum extensively showcased technologies, innovations, and investment projects related to various segments of the oil and gas industry. Special attention was given to automation, digitalization, and the implementation of modern equipment, including improving the efficiency of hydrocarbon extraction and processing.

Turkmenistan actively implements digital and innovative solutions in oil extraction and processing. This approach not only enhances production safety but also increases the sector’s attractiveness for investments. The country is working to increase the production volumes of oil products, develop the petrochemical industry, and expand the production of ammonia, mineral fertilizers, polymers, and other high value-added products. This generates new jobs, develops local technologies, and strengthens international cooperation.

The forum featured innovative projects and solutions from leading global companies, including CNPC (China), Eni (Italy), Baker Hughes (USA), Sumitomo Corporation (Japan), PETRONAS (Malaysia), and other major industry players. Such cooperation enables the implementation of international technologies in petrochemicals and oil production, as well as the expansion of the sector’s digital infrastructure in Turkmenistan.

During the conference, discussions focused on new projects in pipeline transport, liquefied gas production, and processing facilities. Special attention was given to the Turkmenistan — Afghanistan — Pakistan — India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, which not only ensures regional energy security but also expands the export potential of Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector.

Efforts in digitalization, modernization, and the development of high-tech production in the oil sector lay the foundation for Turkmenistan’s sustainable economic growth. Creating opportunities for attracting investments and international cooperation is an important part of this strategy. Presentations highlighted the diversification of oil export routes, the development of processing and petrochemical industries, and increasing efficiency in international markets.

The XXX International Conference “Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas — 2025” demonstrated important steps toward effective and sustainable oil utilization, the implementation of innovative technologies and digitalization, and the expansion of international cooperation. The forum served as a key platform for shaping the future of Turkmenistan’s oil sector and expanding the production of high value-added products.

Merdan Gyrlow,
Acting Chief Specialist of the Digital Technologies Implementation and Information Security Department of the State Concern "Turkmennebit"