On September 13, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov conducted via the digital system a regular sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the agenda of which included a number of priority issues of the state life, TDH reports.

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Batyr Amanov reported on the work being carried out to prospect and develop hydrocarbon-rich territories of the country and to improve the material and technical base of the supervised industry.

It was noted that the acquisition by the Türkmengeologiýa State Corporation of a complex of 3D geophysical equipment with digital control, capable of functioning in various conditions, would allow Turkmen geologists to identify areas rich in hydrocarbons and to obtain accurate data.

In this regard, a corresponding proposal to strengthen the material and technical base of the industry was submitted to the head of state for consideration.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that in order to increase the pace of work on identifying underground storage facilities, increasing the resource base of hydrocarbon raw materials and modernizing the industry’s infrastructure, it was necessary to continue providing it with specialized equipment. 

Upon approving the proposal to introduce a 3D geophysical equipment complex into the activities of the Türkmengeologiýa State Corporation, the Head of Turkmenistan instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to take appropriate measures in this direction.