The 30th International Conference and Exhibition ‘Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025’ (OGT 2025) concluded in Ashgabat on 24 October. On the last day, key topics were discussed: underground gas storage (UGS), LNG, carbon dioxide capture and utilisation technologies, as well as the role of innovation and human resources in the country's energy transition, according to the news website Asmannews.

Gurbangeldi Garlyev, Chairman of the State Corporation ‘Türkmengeologiýa,’ spoke about CCUS technologies, emphasising their importance in combating climate change and their potential for integration with renewable sources and hydrogen technologies for sustainable development.

Phil Gibbons, Senior Petrophysics Consultant at GaffneyCline Energy Advisory, presented an assessment of the ‘Ojak’ field storage project. According to him, the reservoir can hold up to 5 billion cubic metres of working gas per season, and the recommendations for wells will increase efficiency and reduce costs. The project is seen as a strategic step towards Turkmenistan's energy independence and competitiveness.

OGT 2025 was attended by more than 1,400 delegates from 70 countries, including representatives of companies, government agencies and scientific organisations, confirming Turkmenistan's status as a reliable energy partner.

The conference concluded with a press conference, which highlighted the productivity of the meetings and the strengthening of international cooperation.