Turkmenistan and IOGP Europe explore routes for gas supplies to Europe

Turkmenistan and the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) have explored opportunities to expand energy cooperation, including potential routes for transporting Turkmen natural gas to European markets and developing Caspian energy infrastructure. The meeting took place between Turkmen Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov and François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot, managing director of IOGP Europe, and was reported by the Turkmen Embassy in Belgium. Enea Belardinelli, IOGP Europe's representative for European energy policy, also attended.

The discussions covered European Union energy security, diversification of energy supplies and the role of natural gas in the energy transition. Palvanov highlighted Turkmenistan's energy potential and its efforts to diversify export routes. IOGP Europe representatives stressed the importance of diversifying supplies to strengthen Europe's energy security.

The sides also examined ways to reduce methane emissions, introduce environmental technologies and explore direct cooperation with Turkmengaz, Turkmenistan's state-owned gas company. They discussed joint expert consultations on energy connectivity between Central Asia and Europe. Palvanov invited IOGP Europe to take part in the Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026 (OGT 2026) conference and exhibition.