Oil & Gas Turkmenistan 2025

Market Background

Turkmenistan is a key player in Asia’s oil and gas market. The country’s hydrocarbon resources are estimated at over 71 billion tons of oil equivalent, including more than 20 billion tons of oil and over 50 trillion cubic meters of natural gas. With these figures, Turkmenistan currently holds the world’s fourth-largest proven natural gas reserves, behind only Russia, Iran, and Qatar.

China is a major customer of Turkmenistan, while the country has also resumed natural gas supplies to Russia and possesses the technical capacity to supply gas to Iran (southern regions).

Turkmenistan is actively developing the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline. Construction of the 1,814-km pipeline began in December 2015. Currently, the 214-km Turkmen section is being laid, and work has commenced on the Afghan segment. The TAPI pipeline is planned to run through Herat and Kandahar in Afghanistan, then via Quetta and Multan in Pakistan, before terminating at the Fazilka settlement on the Pakistan-India border. The project is supported by the U.S., Russia, and several other nations, as well as major international financial institutions, particularly the Asian Development Bank.

Turkmenistan is also actively exploring offshore oil fields in the Caspian Sea and Balkan region. Several international oil companies are currently producing oil and gas from contracted Caspian Sea blocks, including ENI, Dragon Oil, Petronas, and ARETI.

In addition to its northern, southern, and eastern supply routes, Turkmenistan is exploring the potential for westbound gas exports to Europe, following the Caspian Sea agreement. Implementation options for this project are currently under discussion.

Turkmenistan is also expanding its gas and oil processing capabilities, which may become a dominant sector of its economy in the long term, rather than raw hydrocarbon exports. Multiple plants have already been built, with more planned to produce higher-value products. Last year, new facilities for urea fertilizer, high-density polyethylene, and polypropylene were commissioned.

Exhibition Overview

OGT is a prominent annual business forum aimed at strengthening international cooperation between Turkmen state organizations and global oil and gas companies. It serves as a platform to showcase Turkmenistan’s oil and gas market and petrochemical projects, while industry leaders share their expertise and vision.

Senior executives and representatives from Turkmen state entities, major international oil and gas firms, and leading financial institutions regularly attend.

The event will feature presentations and panel discussions on key projects in Turkmenistan’s energy sector. This year’s sessions will cover topics such as:

"Trends in the Petrochemical Industry"

"Investment Opportunities in Caspian Offshore Blocks"

"The TAPI Pipeline Project"

"Investment Prospects in Turkmenistan’s Oil & Gas Sector"

High-ranking officials from Turkmenistan’s energy sector and CEOs of operating companies will provide firsthand insights.

During the forum, foreign delegates will have opportunities to meet with senior officials from Turkmen state energy firms and discuss cooperation and investment opportunities. Attendees will also be invited to a guided tour of the new Gas-to-Gasoline plant in Ovadandepe.

Exhibition Scope

Drilling & exploration technologies

Oilfield equipment

Oil & gas production & processing

Refining, gas processing, and liquefaction

Petrochemical products

Pipeline transportation systems

Raw gas handling

Boilers, furnaces, pressure vessels

Pumps, gas compressors, heaters, cooling systems

Heat exchangers, valves, tank equipment

Pipes, hoses, and fittings

Industrial explosion-proof products

Measurement instruments, automation & control systems

Tools & electrical equipment

Laboratory instruments

Safety & environmental protection solutions

Contact Information

Contact Person: Xu Hui

Mobile/WeChat: +86 135 5283 7912