Registration has closed for the 31st International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026” (OGT 2026), which will take place October 21–23 in Ashgabat. More than 1,700 delegates from 75 countries, representing 450 companies, have confirmed their participation in the forum, according to the news agency “Turkmenistan: Golden Age.”

The forum’s agenda includes discussions on strategic energy projects, attracting investment, implementing modern technologies, and expanding international cooperation. Key topics include the development of the “Galkynyş” field, the expansion of gas transportation infrastructure, the implementation of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline, natural gas processing, and the reduction of methane emissions.

OGT 2026 will bring together representatives from government agencies, energy companies, financial and investment institutions, research organizations, and technology providers. Countries represented include China, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, South Korea, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.

An international trade show will open on October 21 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The exhibition will showcase equipment and technologies for the exploration, production, transportation, and processing of hydrocarbons, as well as for industrial automation and energy efficiency.

For the first time as part of the forum, Malaysia will present a national pavilion with the support of the Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC). More than 20 Malaysian companies interested in cooperating with Turkmenistan’s energy sector will participate in the event.

The program also includes bilateral B2B business meetings, thematic roundtables, and discussions on energy cooperation, workforce training, and professional development. Pre-event activities will begin on October 20.

The 31st International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026” will be held under the motto “Energy. Partnership. Progress” and will combine discussions on the industry’s prospects with the search for opportunities to implement joint projects.