ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 21. The 31st
International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of
Turkmenistan - 2026” (OGT 2026), held under the motto “Energy.
Partnership. Progress,” opened in Ashgabat today, Trend's special correspondent
reports
The event is organized by the state concerns Turkmengaz and
Turkmennebit, the State Corporation Turkmengeology, and the Turkmen
Energy Forum. OGT is Turkmenistan's flagship energy event and one
of Eurasia's leading oil and gas forums.
More than 1,700 delegates from 75 countries, representing around
450 companies, are participating in the forum. The accompanying
exhibition brings together more than 100 companies and is expected
to attract over 10,000 visitors.
Key topics on the conference agenda include further development
of the Galkynysh gas field, advancement of the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline
project, offshore projects in the Caspian Sea, gas processing and
petrochemicals, digitalization of the sector, methane emissions
reduction, and investment opportunities in the energy industry.
Particular attention is being paid to the development of the
Galkynysh field, where the fourth phase of industrial development
began in April 2026, as well as progress on the TAPI project, which
aims to strengthen energy security and promote regional
cooperation.
Key partners and sponsors of the event include the State Oil
Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), the leading partner;
Dragon Oil, the diamond sponsor; CNPC, the platinum sponsor; and
Baker Hughes, the silver sponsor.
Malaysia has presented a national pavilion at the exhibition for
the first time.
Will be updated
