China National Petroleum Corporation - CNPC has begun implementing a project to explore new hydrocarbon deposits in southwest Tajikistan. We are talking about the Bokhtar project, located in the Afghan-Tajik depression, Tajik media write.

On April 12 the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) officially handed over IT equipment to the State Veterinary Service and the State Service on Plant Quarantine of the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan, accounting for a total value of 57 068.82 EUR.

We bring to your attention an article from the quarterly news digest "Turkmen Energy". The publication was prepared by: Pirniyazov B.K., Director Luryeva I.I., Head of the laboratory, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Natural Gas Research Institute of Turkmengaz Group.

Discussion of improving the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program was the main purpose of the visit of representatives of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan.

The ferry "Bagtyyar" of the Ro-Pax type "Bagtyyar" of the Merchant Marine of Turkmenistan set off for the first flight this year from the port of Turkmenbashi to the port of Olya on April 10 from Turkmenbashi to the port of Olya. There are 40 trucks with a trailer on board the ferry, filled with food.

The Turkmen delegation, while visiting Brussels, held a series of important meetings not only with EU officials but also with business leaders, particularly with Bart Wateriks, Managing Director of XP Upgreen. XP Upgreen is a company actively implementing the latest European technologies in enhancing hydrocarbon production volumes and aimed at reducing methane emissions, making it a significant player in the energy technology market.

In preparation for the upcoming International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investment in Turkmenistan's Energy Sector, Orient's editorial team is pleased to present a series of interviews with prominent experts who will be attending the event as speakers. First on our guest list is Dr. Jamie Trinidad of Albertson Solicitors.

Today, the delegation led by the Deputy Chairman of Turkmengas State Concern engaged in several meetings in Brussels. The primary focus was on the Turkmenistan-EU Energy Working Group meeting. This included representatives from the Directorate General for Energy of the EU Commission, European External Action Service, Directorate General for International Partnerships, Directorate General for Climate, and Directorate General for Trade on the EU side. The Turkmen side was represented by members from Turkmennebit State Concern, Turkmenenergo State Electric Power Corporation, and the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels.

The 38th meeting of the Conference of responsible representatives of railway transport organizations of member countries of the Organization for Cooperation between Railways (OSJD) will be held in Ashgabat on April 15-19.

Turkmenistan will present its stand at the international exhibition TIBCO-2024, which will be held in Bucharest, Romania, from May 16 to 19.