Malaysia ready to develop oil and gas partnerships with Turkmen businesses

Malaysia is ready to support long-term cooperation between its oil and gas services companies and Turkmen enterprises, including technology transfer, training of specialists and development of local suppliers. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrulla bin Mohd Nasir made the statement at a plenary session of the OGT 2026 International Conference and Exhibition in Ashgabat.

About 20 Malaysian oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies are taking part in the exhibition, seven of them at Malaysia's national pavilion. The minister said results should be judged not only by contracts signed but also by practical benefits for Turkmenistan, such as job creation, stronger local suppliers and transfer of professional skills.

He recalled that a Malaysian delegation visited Turkmenistan in June and that he signed, with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Guvanch Agajanov, a framework agreement between the two governments on hydrocarbon resources development. He also noted PETRONAS's presence in Turkmenistan since 1996, which he said had contributed to infrastructure, local competencies and training of qualified specialists.