The potential for establishing direct engagement between the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) Europe and the Türkmengaz State Concern was a key focus of a meeting between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar Palvanov and the Managing Director of IOGP Europe François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot. This is reported on the official website of the State Concern “Turkmennebit”.
In the meeting, an expert on European energy policy Enea Belardinelli also participated.
The substantive discussion covered a range of crucial topics, including energy security of the European Union, the diversification of energy supply sources, the role of natural gas in the energy transition and prospects for expanding cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European energy community.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan highlighted the country’s significant energy potential, its consistent policy of diversifying export routes and its interest in fostering long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships with European counterparts. Particular attention was given to the potential for transporting Turkmen natural gas to the European market, including the development of energy infrastructure in the Caspian region.
Representatives from IOGP Europe emphasized the importance of diversifying energy supplies to ensure Europe’s energy security and the enduring relevance of natural gas throughout the energy transition.
The parties also addressed the reduction of methane emissions, the implementation of modern environmental technologies and the exchange of expertise regarding the sustainable development of the energy sector. In this context, Turkmenistan’s interest in broadening cooperation with international partners and adopting advanced technological solutions was noted.
During the conversation, the Ambassador highlighted the significance of the International Conference and Exhibition Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026 as a global platform for discussing pressing issues in the energy sector, exchanging expertise and establishing business contacts. He invited representatives of IOGP Europe to participate in future OGT conferences and other specialized energy events held in Turkmenistan.
The meeting also addressed the possibility of organizing joint expert consultations and expanding the dialogue on energy connectivity between Central Asia and Europe.
Following the meeting, both sides expressed a mutual interest in maintaining contacts and exploring practical prospects for cooperation aimed at strengthening energy security, fostering professional exchange and broadening the partnership between Turkmenistan and the European energy community.
IOGP Europe is a Brussels-based industry association representing the interests of leading international oil and gas companies, including Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Chevron and Equinor. The organization engages actively with European Union institutions on matters concerning energy security, climate policy and energy sector regulation; it promotes the interests of the oil and gas industry and participates in discussions regarding key aspects of the EU’s energy policy, according to the website of the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Belgium.
