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Turkmenistan

11 articles
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Central Asia
Ahead of the OGT 2026 Oil and Gas Conference, which will bring together 1,700 delegates from 75 countries, Türkmengaz reports that construction on the first section of the TAPI pipeline is 80% complete and declares the Trans-Caspian Pipeline a priority.
October 19, 2026
Central Asia
At the 2026 Turkmenistan Investment Forum, Ashgabat unveils some rare macroeconomic figures to 850 delegates from around 50 countries: a GDP of 77.4 billion U.S. dollars, 6.3% growth, and 3% external debt.
October 2, 2026
Central Asia
98% of the TAPI pipeline route in Herat has been prepared, and 122.3 kilometers of pipe have been welded: Turkmenistan is set to gain its first new gas customer in years.
September 18, 2026
Central Asia
Afghanistan's Herat Province is set to receive its first shipment of Turkmen natural gas via the TAPI pipeline within two months, marking Turkmenistan's first new market in a decade and a half.
August 31, 2026
Central Asia
Türkmengaz and Afghan Gas Sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Gas Purchases — 123 kilometers of the TAPI pipeline route toward Herat have already been laid.
August 12, 2026
Central Asia
TRACECA has criticized the low utilization rate of the Turkmenbashi port. Turkmenistan could significantly strengthen its position in Trans-Caspian trade.
June 25, 2026
Central Asia
China and Turkmenistan have signed a multibillion-dollar contract for the Galkynysh gas field, but Ashgabat is providing all the funding.
May 12, 2026
Central Asia
Between political rhetoric and economic reality: Turkmenistan’s gas exports to China are falling short of expectations.
April 1, 2026
Central Asia
The global gas market is shifting: Turkmenistan has the opportunity to redefine its role as an energy exporter.
March 24, 2026
Central Asia
Turkmenistan had set ambitious goals: By joining the Global Methane Pledge, the country aimed to significantly reduce its emissions. However, new data shows a…
March 19, 2026
Central Asia
From Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan: The Iran conflict is sending economic shockwaves through Central Asia and altering trade routes.
March 10, 2026
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