Avaza; President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed greetings message to the participants of X Turkmenistan International Gas Congress, which opened in Avaza National tourist zone. Having congratulated on the start of the forum, Turkmen leader expressed the
confidence that traditional Gas Congress would open wide perspectives for
establishment and strengthening of fruitful cooperation and development of friendly
relations.
Being one of the richest countries in the world by hydrocarbon reserves, Turkmenistan
tries to use its natural reserves for the interests of not only Turkmen citizens but also for
the nations of the region and entire planet. The Gas Congress supports the development
of the partnership between oil and gas industry of our country and foreign companies.
Undoubtedly, excellent conditions would be available at the forum for demonstration of
the potential of national oil and gas sphere and activation of business relations, the
message says.
The Congress is very important in the context of the increment of rates of
industrialization of Turkmenistan, diversification of national economy, attraction of
investment for joint development of oil and gas deposits, implementation of priority
programmes of production of petroleum commodities, which are on high demand in the
world market.
Together with review of current issues, specialists participating in the work of X
Turkmenistan International Gas Congress will share the visions and proposals on export
capabilities of gas pipelines, development of important directions of gas processing and
attraction of investments to petrochemical sphere, construction of new production
facilities of oil and gas industry, the message says.
The Head of the State noted that at present, implementation of advanced scientific
developments, latest technologies and equipment at the facilities of oil, gas and
petrochemical industries and provision of their environmental safety are the main
requirements.
At present, our country exports gas to the People’s Republic of China and Russian
Federation. Construction of Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India gas pipeline
is carried out at high rates. Completion of construction project of this main gas line will
make positive effect on strengthening of economies of all countries of the region.
Turkmenistan does not limit itself with the use of huge capabilities related to the export
of natural gas. We also pay great attention to the development of processing industry in
the country. This is indicated by the facilities, have been were built recently. Polymeric
plant in Kiyanly, which was put into operation in 2018, petrochemical complex for
production of gasoline from natural gas in Ovadandepe where commissioning works are
at the final stage, are major production facilities not only in the region but in the world.
Turkmenistan has big future in this industry, – the President expressed the confidence.
The expansion of works for phased development of Galkynysh gas deposit has also been
mentioned in the message. Excellent conditions and favourable investment climate has
been made on high level in the country for attraction of investments to this direction.
Turkmen land is rich with natural resources. It has many minerals. In the last year,
exploration, development and processing of natural gas became the main requirements.
Solution of economic issues is not possible without fuel and energy complex.
Strengthening the cooperation with foreign states in oil and gas industry, Turkmenistan
takes an active part in solution of these issues. It would also be continued in the future,
Turkmen leader highlights.
I am confident that the Congress will support the intensification of international
cooperation in gas sphere and will be an open ground for exchange of practice, – the
message of the President says.
22 May 2019
