The gas industry in Turkmenistan's eastern region continues to develop confidently, strengthening the national economy. One practical step in this direction was the renovation of the Lebapgazchygarysh Administration's transport infrastructure, aimed at improving the convenience and safety of industry specialists.

Modern sport is an important indicator not only of a person's physical fitness but also of their willpower, resilience, and drive to achieve lofty goals. Today, sports play a significant role in shaping a positive international image of countries and instilling in young people a spirit of patriotism and responsibility to their homeland. Among these achievements, the achievements of Turkmen athletes, who represent the country with dignity at international competitions, occupy a special place.

Dovletabatgazchykarysh, operating in the Sarakhs district of the Ahal province, has confirmed its status as one of the leaders in Turkmenistan's gas industry. According to the MIC, the company demonstrated steady growth in natural gas and condensate production for the first 11 months of 2025.

In December 2025, Turkmengasgurlushyk Closed Joint-Stock Company (a subsidiary of the State Concern Turkmengas) announced an international tender for the supply of auxiliary materials and metal products for the construction of the Serhetabat-Herat section of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline. This marked another important step in the further practical implementation of this transnational project, which is intended to provide a powerful stimulus for the active economic development of the Central and Southeast Asian region.

In early 2026, the Chinese petroleum corporation CNPC will begin the fourth phase of commercial development of the giant Galkynysh gas field in Turkmenistan. This project will further unlock the resource potential of this unique underground resource and, overall, enhance Turkmenistan's energy capabilities.

2025, the International Year of Peace and Trust, is drawing to a close, marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.

Commercial production has begun at the new Hazarly-2 gas well in the Lebap region, commissioned by the Lebapgazchykarysh department, the Turkmenistan Information Center reports.

As part of his working visit to the Russian Federation, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in an informal summit of the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States on December 22, TDH reports.

Last Wednesday, a presentation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's new book, "Neutrality of Turkmenistan: A Bright Path to Peace and Trust," was held in the central building of the oil and gas complex. Representatives of the leadership and employees of the fuel and gas complex attended the event.

On December 21, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in the Russian Federation on a working visit to participate in the informal High-Level Summit of the Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, TDH reports.

At a meeting on December 19 with the heads of leading Japanese companies, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov invited them to participate in a number of mutually beneficial projects, TDH reports.

During the visit of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Japan, a number of bilateral documents aimed at developing mutually beneficial cooperation were signed, TDH reports.

On December 19, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan to discuss priority areas of interstate partnership, TDH reports.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met in Tokyo with the heads of leading Japanese companies as part of his working visit to Japan to participate in the first Central Asia-Japan Dialogue Summit.

At an exchange auction held on December 17, representatives of the Afghan business community purchased a batch of liquefied gas produced by the State Concern “Turkmenchemistry”, Vestiabad reports.