OGT 2026, held in Ashgabat on 21–23 October, received media coverage in Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Malaysia and Afghanistan. Foreign media reported on new export routes, investment in the Caspian region, international agreements and technological solutions in the oil and gas industry, according to the news agency “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”.

Foreign media paid particular attention to agreements reached during the 31st International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan”. Russian news agencies reported on cooperation with foreign companies in Turkmenistan’s sector of the Caspian Sea, the development of oil and gas services, and supplies of industrial products. They also covered the prospects for the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline and preparations for a project to build Turkmenistan’s first underground gas storage facility.

According to the source, Azerbaijani media focused on prospects for offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production, production-sharing agreements and attracting investment. Publications highlighted the importance of predictable commercial terms and cooperation with government partners in implementing long-term projects.

Kazakh media reported on Turkmenistan’s investment opportunities and the Central Asia Gas Ring project, as well as prospects for increasing Turkmen gas supplies to neighbouring countries and developing the necessary cross-border gas connections. Turkish media covered a speech by the head of BOTAŞ, prospects for transporting gas across the Caspian Sea and through Turkey to Europe, and the development of long-term energy cooperation.

Malaysian media devoted considerable attention to the forum. The participation of a national delegation and the opening of Malaysia’s first pavilion at OGT 2026 prompted coverage of cooperation in oil and gas services, engineering, equipment supplies and the implementation of technological solutions.

The visit of a delegation led by Malaysia’s Minister of Economy, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, was also covered separately. On 22 October, during the forum, the State Concern Türkmennebit and Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) signed a memorandum of cooperation in oil and gas services and equipment, technology exchange and joint research initiatives. Meetings were also held with representatives of Dragon Oil and Eni Turkmenistan.

MPRC President and CEO Mohd Yazid Jaafar stated: “MPRC also views Turkmenistan as a gateway to the wider Central Asian region.”

Afghan media reported on meetings between representatives of Afghan business circles, Turkmen partners and international oil and gas companies. Discussions focused on trade ties, investment opportunities and prospects for natural gas supplies via the TAPI pipeline.

Foreign media also covered the technological aspects of OGT 2026. Russian and Chinese-language publications reported on innovations showcased at the exhibition, production digitalisation and the A.L.I. humanoid robot. Coverage of the business sessions addressed the use of artificial intelligence, specialist training and methane emissions reduction.

Following the forum, summary reports were published on the development of the Galkynysh field, the expansion of export infrastructure, gas processing and technological cooperation. International media coverage of OGT 2026 encompassed both the strategic development priorities of Turkmenistan’s energy sector and specific agreements with international partners.