The implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project in Afghanistan is moving toward resolving land issues. On March 15, a meeting was held in Kabul between Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock of Afghanistan, and Muhammetmyrat Amanov, Executive Director of the TAPI Pipeline Company Ltd. consortium, and Khoja Ovezov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan
From April 1 to 3, 2026, St. Petersburg will become the world capital of logistics: the city will host the first International Transport and Logistics Forum (ITLF). The event, which will bring together representatives from over 60 countries, will serve as a key platform for discussing the future of Eurasian transport arteries, including the North-South Corridor, which is strategically important for Turkmenistan
On March 18, Ashgabat will host the International Forum on Attracting Investments into the Private Sector “Investments in the Future of Turkmenistan” (IFT 2026). The event will take place at the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan
On 10-11 March 2026, a seminar on remuneration for the member countries of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Europe and the CIS was held in Tbilisi, organized by the UPU International Bureau.
One of the most volatile weeks in modern energy history is coming to an end. While the world was horrified at the unexpected $116 per barrel price drop at the start of the current week on Monday, by the end of the week, on "the ominous Friday the 13th," passions had calmed
Turkmenistan is entering a new phase of its partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov presented a package of proposals to expand cooperation with this UN organization, aimed at strengthening the country's status as a key transport hub in the Caspian Sea
Turkmenistan's preparations for the World Specialized Exhibition in Serbia have entered the practical phase. At a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on Friday, March 13, Deputy Prime Minister Nokerguly Atagulyev reported on the commencement of construction, installation, and design work on the national pavilion
Turkmennebit State Concern is embarking on the next phase of upgrading its production fleet. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the corresponding resolution during a Cabinet of Ministers meeting
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan is integrating global initiatives of the World Customs Organization (WCO) into its operations, including scaling up the educational programs of the Regional Training Centers and implementing the Central Asia and Caucasus Security Project (CCASP)
Turkmenistan is experiencing a steady increase in gasoline production. In January–February 2026, the country fulfilled its gasoline production plan by 122.7%, demonstrating the high level of organization in the oil refining industry and the targeted development of related production capacities
Continuing our brief comments on global issues, we note that if the beginning of this week resembled a gripping thriller with an unpredictable ending, by Thursday, March 12, the global economy had clearly shifted to a calm classic. But in the hustle and bustle of endless business, it was easy to miss the fact that the global market had gradually calmed down and, having stopped shouting, began to listen to itself
From April 13 to 15, 2026, one of the most significant events in the oil and gas industry — the GOTECH 2026 exhibition and conference — will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates
On Wednesday, March 11, deals involving oil and gas products were concluded in Turkmenistan's foreign market. Turkish entrepreneurs purchased TPP D 30 S base oil from the Turkmennebit State Concern
We continue our mini-replies on global issues. Today, global oil markets resemble an athlete holding his breath before the start. After the wild swings at the beginning of the week, when prices broke through the $116 ceiling, today has come a time of tense and anxious anticipation
Amid the conflict in the Middle East and the sharp rise in energy prices associated with it, members of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have decided to release a record volume of oil from their national reserves
