On 13 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, where a number of priority issues of state life were put on the agenda.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Amanov reported on the activities being carried out to discover and develop the country's territories rich in hydrocarbon resources, as well as to improve the material and technical base of the supervised industry.

It was noted that the acquisition by the State Corporation "Türkmengeologiýa" of a complex of 3D-geophysical equipment with digital control, capable of operating in various conditions, will allow Turkmen geologists to identify areas rich in hydrocarbons and obtain accurate data.

In this regard, the head of state submitted a proposal to strengthen the material and technical base of the industry.

Summarising the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that in order to increase the pace of work to identify underground treasure troves, build up the resource base of hydrocarbons and modernise the industry's infrastructure, it is necessary to continue providing the industry with relevant equipment.

Approving the proposal to introduce a complex of 3D-geophysical equipment in the activities of the State Corporation ‘Türkmengeologiýa’, the head of Turkmenistan instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to take appropriate measures in this direction.

Source: State News Agency