OGT 2026 in Ashgabat: International Media Focus on Gas Routes and Caspian Deals

Gas routes, Caspian investment opportunities and international agreements drew global media attention to the 31st International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan” (OGT 2026), held in Ashgabat on 21–23 October. Media outlets in Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, Malaysia and Afghanistan reported on the forum.

Russian news agencies covered agreements with international companies on the Turkmen Caspian Sea sector, oil and gas services and industrial supplies, as well as prospects for the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline and Turkmenistan's first underground gas storage project. Azerbaijani press focused on offshore exploration and production, production sharing agreements and investment conditions. Kazakh publications examined the proposed Central Asian Gas Ring.

Malaysian media reported on a memorandum of understanding between the State Concern Türkmennebit and Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), signed on 22 October during the forum. Afghan media highlighted prospects for natural gas supplies through the TAPI pipeline.