Turkmenistan, IOGP Europe explore routes for gas supplies to Europe

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. Turkmenistan and the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) have explored opportunities to expand energy cooperation, including potential routes for transporting Turkmen natural gas to European markets and the development of Caspian energy infrastructure on October 23.

This is reported by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium, following a meeting between Turkmen Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov and François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot, managing director of IOGP Europe. Enea Belardinelli, IOGP Europe’s representative for European energy policy, also attended the meeting.

The discussions covered European Union energy security, diversification of energy supplies, the role of natural gas in the energy transition and prospects for strengthening ties between Turkmenistan and Europe’s energy sector.

Palvanov highlighted Turkmenistan’s energy potential and its efforts to diversify export routes, emphasizing the country’s interest in developing long-term cooperation with European partners. Particular attention was given to the potential transportation of Turkmen natural gas to European markets and the development of energy infrastructure in the Caspian region.

IOGP Europe representatives stressed the importance of diversifying energy supplies to strengthen Europe’s energy security and noted the continuing role of natural gas during the energy transition.

In addition, the sides examined ways to reduce methane emissions, introduce modern environmental technologies and exchange expertise in sustainable energy development. They explored opportunities for direct cooperation between IOGP Europe and Turkmengaz, Turkmenistan’s state-owned gas company, as well as engagement with international energy companies represented in the association.

Moreover, the meeting addressed the possibility of organizing joint expert consultations on energy connectivity between Central Asia and Europe.

Palvanov informed the IOGP Europe representatives about the ongoing International Conference and Exhibition Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026 (OGT 2026) and invited them to participate in future editions of the event and other industry gatherings.

The sides expressed interest in maintaining contact and identifying practical areas for further cooperation.