Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov met with François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot, Managing Director of the European branch of the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP Europe). Also participating in the meeting was Enea Belardinelli, a representative of the organization on European energy policy. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission.

The parties discussed the energy security of the European Union, the diversification of energy supplies, and the prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and European energy companies.

Sapar Palvanov noted Turkmenistan's energy potential and the country's interest in long-term partnership with European states. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for the supply of Turkmen natural gas to Europe and the development of the energy infrastructure of the Caspian region.

Representatives of IOGP Europe emphasized the importance of diversifying Europe's energy supply and the role of natural gas in the context of the energy transition.

The meeting participants also reviewed issues related to reducing methane emissions, introducing environmental technologies, and exchanging experience in the field of sustainable development.

The prospects for direct interaction between IOGP Europe and the State Concern “TurkmenGaz” and expanding contacts with international energy companies were discussed.

Sapar Palvanov informed the interlocutors about the International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026" (OGT 2026) which was held in Turkmenistan and invited representatives of the association to participate in future conferences and other specialized events.

The parties also discussed the possibility of conducting joint expert consultations and developing a dialogue on the energy interconnection of Central Asia and Europe. At the end of the meeting, the participants expressed interest in continuing contacts and working out practical directions for cooperation.