Representatives of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed the current stage of the TAPI gas pipeline project
19:21 29.01.2026 407
Representatives of Turkmenistan and Afghanistan discussed the progress of the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. This was a key topic at a meeting between Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan, Khoja Ovezov, and Afghanistan's Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Hedayatullah Badri.
Ovezov discussed the current stage of the project and plans for future work.
The parties expressed hope that the pipeline will be completed to Herat by the end of this year.
The total length of the TAPI pipeline is approximately 1,814 kilometers: 214 kilometers in Turkmenistan, 774 kilometers in Afghanistan, and 826 kilometers in Pakistan to the Indian border.
On October 20, 2025, the ceremonial opening of the next stage of the Serhetabat-Herat gas pipeline, known as "Arkadagyň ak ýoly," took place with the participation of Hero Arkadag, National Leader of the Turkmen People Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
As a result of the successful implementation of the project, Afghanistan will receive over $1 billion annually, and Pakistan will receive between $200 and $250 million. This will provide significant assistance in achieving the strategically important goals of these countries.
Turkmenistan envisions improving environmental safety not only within its own territory but also in recipient countries. For example, Pakistan and India currently use large quantities of coal and petroleum products. Natural gas supplies will eliminate or reduce the need for these fuels and contribute to cleaner air in cities.
Furthermore, the construction of the TAPI project will fully utilize the latest advances in digital technology. The SCADA dispatch control system automatically shuts off gas supply at the slightest leak or pressure drop anywhere along the pipeline, preventing environmental damage. The installed pipes are coated with special protective materials both inside and out to prevent corrosion. Furthermore, during construction and installation, special protective technologies are used to prevent river and groundwater pollution, and strict monitoring is exercised to preserve the unique flora and fauna. This information is reported on the website turkmennebit.gov.tm
Chairman of the State Concern "Turkmengas": on gas reserves, development of "Galkynysh", pipelines and prospects for investors
Turkmenistan is the largest player in the Asian oil and gas market. The country's hydrocarbon resources are estimated at more than 71 billion tons of oil equivalent, of which more than 20 billion tons of oil and more than 50 trillion cubic meters of natural gas. This was stated by the State Minister - Chairman of the State Concern "Turkmengas" Batyr Amanov, speaking at the International Forum on attracting foreign investment in the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan, which began its work on April 26 in Dubai (UAE).
Turkmenistan is one of the three leaders in the supply of gasoline to Uzbekistan
In January-November 2021, Uzbekistan imported 141.2 million liters of motor gasoline from Turkmenistan. This was reported by the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan. Thus, Turkmenistan ranks second in the supply of motor gasoline to the neighboring country.
The President of Turkmenistan discussed the development of bilateral and regional partnership with the heads of the Foreign Ministries of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
On March 27, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov and the head of the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin, who arrived in our country to participate in the 20th meeting of the heads of the foreign ministries of Central Asia and the European Union, TDH reports.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the participants of the International Investment Forum OGT-2023
In his address, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the participants of the International Field Forum on Attracting Foreign Investments in the Oil and Gas Industry of Turkmenistan, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the start of work.
Over 320 billion cubic meters of Turkmen gas supplied since the start of operation of the Turkmenistan-China gas pipeline, – CNPC
Since the opening of the transnational Turkmenistan-China gas pipeline in 2009, over 320 billion cubic meters of Turkmen gas have been exported to the Celestial Empire. General director of the branch of the National Petroleum Corporation of China (CNPC) Chen Huailong stated this, the Watan news program of the Turkmen television reported.