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Launch of the Fourth Phase of Galkynysh Gas Field Development
April 17, 2026 19:12 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 11 views
National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov officially launched the fourth expansion phase of the supergiant Galkynysh gas field today. This joint venture with China's CNPC aims to boost annual production by 10 billion cubic meters, marking a significant milestone in the strategic energy partnership between Turkmenistan and China.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, officially initiated the construction of the fourth phase of development at the Galkynysh gas field—one of the largest gas fields in the world—located in the Mary region.
Key Aspects of the Project:- Collaboration: The project is being implemented in partnership with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
- Capacity: This new phase will enable an increase in annual gas production by 10 billion cubic meters.
- Contract: A "turnkey" agreement was signed between the State Concern "Turkmengaz" and "CNPC Amudarya Petroleum Company Ltd."
The ceremony was also attended by the Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Ding Xuexiang. He emphasized that this project will elevate the energy cooperation between the two nations to a completely new level.