Turkmen Ambassador Sapar Palvanov discussed prospects for energy cooperation with François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot, Managing Director of the European division of the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP Europe), the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium reported.
Enea Bellardinelli, IOGP Europe’s representative for European energy policy, also attended the meeting. The sides exchanged views on the European Union’s energy security, diversification of energy supply sources, the role of natural gas in the energy transition and prospects for expanding cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European energy community.
Palvanov highlighted Turkmenistan’s significant energy potential, the country’s consistent policy of diversifying export routes and its interest in developing long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation with European partners. Particular attention was paid to prospects for transporting Turkmen natural gas to the European market, including the development of energy infrastructure in the Caspian region. IOGP Europe representatives emphasized the importance of diversifying energy supplies for Europe’s energy security and the continued significance of natural gas during the energy transition.
The sides also discussed reducing methane emissions, introducing modern environmental technologies and exchanging expertise on sustainable development in the energy sector. Turkmenistan is interested in expanding cooperation with international partners and adopting advanced technological solutions.
Particular attention was paid to opportunities for establishing direct cooperation between IOGP Europe and Turkmengas State Concern, as well as strengthening contacts with leading international energy companies represented in the association. The sides also considered organizing joint expert consultations on energy connectivity between Central Asia and Europe.
At the end of the meeting, Palvanov announced the ongoing International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2026” (OGT 2026) and invited association representatives to participate in future OGT conferences and other industry events.
Following the meeting, both sides expressed mutual interest in maintaining contacts and exploring practical areas of cooperation.
