The 31st International Conference and Exhibition, “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan — OGT 2026,” opened Oct. 21 in Ashgabat. More than 1,700 delegates from 75 countries representing 450 companies registered to attend the forum, according to information published Oct. 17 by co-organizer Turkmen Energy Forum (TEF).
The exhibition opened at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. Companies are showcasing equipment, technologies and engineering solutions for the oil and gas industry. For the first time, OGT features a national pavilion for Malaysia, where more than 20 Malaysian companies are presenting their technologies and developments.
The conference agenda includes development of the Galkynysh gas field, implementation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, cooperation in the Caspian region, natural gas processing and the development of the oil and gas chemical industry. On Oct. 22, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) will also hold a roundtable on workforce development for the energy sector of the future, leadership and professional opportunities.
According to official Turkmen media, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said in a congratulatory message to forum participants that the conference would provide an opportunity to exchange views on priority areas for developing the country’s fuel and energy sector, expanding mutually beneficial partnerships and modernizing the oil and gas industry. The exhibition, would allow participants to explore innovations, advanced technologies and new projects.
The President identified diversifying export opportunities for the fuel and energy sector, developing an extensive pipeline network and strengthening logistics capacity as priorities of Turkmenistan’s energy policy. The message also noted that the fourth phase of industrial development at the Galkynysh gas field began in April 2026. Serdar Berdimuhamedov said the project was important for the country’s further development and a substantial increase in natural gas exports.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov also highlighted construction of the TAPI gas pipeline. According to the message, construction of the Serhetabat-Herat section, known as Arkadagyň ak ýoly and a key part of the TAPI project, is nearing completion.
The OGT 2026 program includes business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) meetings, negotiations with representatives of Turkmen government agencies and a contract-signing ceremony scheduled for Oct. 22. The conference and exhibition will run through Oct. 23.
