The International Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026” opens in Ashgabat
The International Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026” opened today at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. It is being held as part of the 31st OGT 2026 International Conference and Exhibition, which will run until October 23.
According to the event organizers, 1,700 delegates representing 450 companies from 75 countries have registered for the forum being held under the motto: “Energy. Partnership. Progress.”
The OGT 2026 exhibition space vividly showcases key achievements and future development directions for our country’s oil and gas sector. Exhibitors are focusing on the exploration of new hydrocarbon fields, the deep processing of raw materials, the modernization of industry infrastructure, and the introduction of innovative technological solutions.
Among the forum’s long-standing partners and sponsors are global industry leaders, including SOCAR, Dragon Oil, CNPC, PETRONAS, SLB, Petrofac, Sinopec and Baker Hughes.
A notable technological highlight of the exhibition is the presence of a Unitree G1 humanoid robot named A.L.I. (Artificial Learning Intelligence), which demonstrates the potential for artificial intelligence and robotics in modern industry.
In addition to the exhibition, the OGT 2026 program includes conference sessions, presentations and business meetings. Among key topics of discussion are priority oil and gas projects in Turkmenistan, investment cooperation, digitalization and the reduction of methane emissions.
The OGT 2026 International Conference will begin this afternoon. It will address issues such as the development of the gas industry, investments in the Caspian region, regional transport connectivity, energy security and technological innovation.
The conference will be attended by government representatives from Turkmenistan and several other countries, international energy companies, investors and suppliers of equipment and technology for the oil and gas industry.
The conference program focuses on investment opportunities related to the development of the massive Galkynyş gas field, the implementation of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, the development of offshore fields, gas processing, digital technologies and the reduction of methane emissions.
The oil and gas forum is organized by the Türkmengaz and Türkmennebit State Concerns and the Türkmengeologiýa State Corporation.
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