Renowned Journalist John Defterios Will Serve as the Lead Moderator for OGT 2026
Preparations for the 31st International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2026" (OGT 2026) have entered a new phase
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Turkmengeology Attracts Foreign Partners to Search for Rare Minerals
The «Turkmengeology» State Corporation is intensifying geological exploration work to find and prospect for rare minerals using best international practices. Deputy Prime Minister Guvanch Agadzhanov reported on the implementation of the agency's key initiatives in this regard at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Friday
Turkmenistan Is Preparing to Host the Investment Forum TIF 2026
Preparations for a major international event, the Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2026), are gaining momentum. Deputy Prime Minister Khodjamyrat Geldimyradov reported on the implementation of a set of organizational measures at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting
Engineering Gigantism on the Caspian Sea: A Powerful Power Plant Is Being Installed in the Balkan Region
Construction is underway on a new combined-cycle power plant with a design capacity of 1,574 megawatts in the Balkan region. This large-scale energy project, launched by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov as part of the state investment program, is designed to meet the country's growing domestic demand and significantly expand Turkmen electricity exports
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Proposed Creating an Industrial Belt and a Supreme Council with Uzbekistan
The strategic dialogue between Ashgabat and Tashkent is reaching the level of large-scale long-term projects. During a telephone conversation with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held on July 24, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov announced a number of important initiatives aimed at creating a renewed framework for regional integration
25th Growtech International Agricultural Exhibition Will Be Held in Antalya
The 25th Growtech Antalya International Greenhouse, Agricultural Technologies and Livestock Equipment Exhibition will take place from November 24 to 27, 2026, at the ANFAŞ Expo Center in Antalya
Turkmenistan Leads CIS Countries in Growth Rate of Exchange Trade with Belarus
In the first half of 2026, Turkmenistan demonstrated the highest growth rate in exchange trade turnover with the Republic of Belarus among all CIS countries. This figure reached 360% compared to the same period of the last year, securing the country a solid first place among the top three CIS countries
Seoul and Ashgabat Are Moving into the Practical Phase of Joint Smart Water Management Projects
A specialized interagency visit by a government delegation from Turkmenistan, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment of the Republic of Korea, concluded in Seoul
Fitch Ratings Affirms Turkmenistan’s «BB-» Rating with a Stable Outlook
The international rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Turkmenistan’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at “BB-” with a “Stable” outlook
Asian Development Bank invites private companies to join the 2026 CAREC Business Forum in Mongolia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), as the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program Secretariat, will organize the 2026 CAREC Business Forum
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Are Testing the Caspian Route Using the e-TIR System
This week, the practical phase of the coordination program to expand the use of the international digital system "e-TIR" will begin at the Turkmenbashi International Seaport
Applications Are Open for the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards 2026
Applications are now open for the fourth annual Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards 2026. The prestigious regional awards recognize the best marinas, boat harbors, and yacht facilities across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT)
Exchange Week Updated Export Contracts for Liquefied Natural Gas and Light Industry Products
Thirteen transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan (SCRMET) last week. The following contracts were concluded in the export segment for foreign currency ($369,000)
New Commercial Flow of Sulfur-Free Gas at Mary Region Field
A commercial flow of environmentally friendly methane gas has been recorded at production well No. 04 at the Mary Region gas field. The well was drilled to a depth of 2,916 meters, and hydrocarbons are being produced from formations between 2,858 and 2,860 meters
Turkmenistan Is Optimizing Its Compulsory State Insurance System
Turkmenistan is preparing a large-scale modernization of its insurance market regulatory framework. Deputy Prime Minister Khodjamyrat Geldimyradov reported on measures to improve the compulsory state insurance system at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Saturday
