The The 31st International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan” (OGT 2026) concluded in Ashgabat on 23 October, following three days of discussions on natural gas development, investment, regional connectivity and international technological cooperation.
The Forum brought together government representatives, international energy companies, investors and industry experts to examine opportunities across Turkmenistan’s energy sector.
On 22 October, two memoranda of understanding and three contracts were signed with international partners.
The State Concern Türkmennebit signed memoranda withChina National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)on cooperation in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea and with Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC)on oil and gas services and equipment.
Three contracts covered the procurement of various types of industrial pipes. Türkmennebit signed agreements with Tenergy Equipment & Technology Co., Ltd. of China andKSP Steel of Kazakhstan, while the State Concern Türkmengaz signed a contract with Uzbekistan’s Galperin Tashkent Pipe Plant LLC.
The Forum concluded with an official closing ceremony, awards and a press conference on 23 October.
The agreements reflect cooperation in offshore energy development, specialised services and industrial procurement, highlighting opportunities for continued engagement between Turkmenistan’s energy institutions and international partners.
