Intensive Work Underway on the 153-Kilometer Afghan Section of the TAPI Pipeline

To date, the construction of the 214-kilometer Turkmen section of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) pipeline has been completed. In 2026, work is progressing rapidly on the crucial 153-kilometer Serhetabat–Herat section within Afghanistan. This was reported by the "Nebit-gaz" newspaper.

A solid material and technical base has been established for the project, allowing construction to continue in Afghanistan's challenging mountainous and remote terrains. Geodesic surveys have been completed across the entire 153-kilometer stretch, and more than 100 kilometers have been handed over to contractors.

The project adheres to international standards. Project and estimate documentation is ready, and international contracts for equipment and materials have been signed. 1,400 mm diameter ball valves have been delivered to Turkmenistan, and the delivery of 1,422 mm diameter pipes continues (a batch recently reached the port of Poti, Georgia).

To boost the pace of work, temporary residential camps were built at the 12th and 86th kilometers. 217 specialists from the "Türkmengaz" State Concern are involved, with 14 welding and assembly teams established. So far, welding and assembly works have covered 15.5 km, while trenching has reached 13.4 km. 253 units of modern machinery, including Zoomlion bulldozers and Komatsu excavators, are in use.

Afghanistan is expected to earn over $1 billion annually in transit fees, which will be vital for infrastructure development and job creation in the neighboring country.