An outreach event was held at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University (IOGU).

Turkmenistan is actively strengthening the foundation of its energy sector through large-scale system modernization, increased energy efficiency, and consistent emission reductions. This was announced by Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov, who led the Turkmen delegation at the "Yerevan Dialogue 2026" international forum, which began in Yerevan.

In Ashgabat, the oil and gas sector's performance for the first four months of this year was analyzed and key objectives for the implementation of large-scale energy projects were identified.

The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bayram Bayramov, held a meeting in Dubai with Mr. Abdulkareem Al Maazmi, Chief Executive Officer of Dragon Oil.

Twenty-five transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan last week.

Turkmenistan's GDP growth for January-April 2026 was 6.3%. This was announced at a government meeting on May 1, where the results of socioeconomic development for the first four months of this year were discussed.

The "Turkmenistan – Country of Health and High Spirit" sports week took place at the capital's residential complex for oil and gas industry workers. Representatives from the state-owned concerns Turkmengas, Turkmennebit, and the state corporation Turkmengeology competed for the title of best in competitions organized by the Council of Trade Unions of the Industry.

On May 1, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a digital meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to review the country's work over the first four months of this year, TDH reports.

Turkmen technology company Aydyn Gijeler plans to begin production of next-generation radio terminals for the oil and gas sector. This was reported by the online portal "Business Turkmenistan" with reference to Ruslan Tashov, Head of the Company's Procurement and Supply Department.

Workers at the natural gas gasoline plant located in the Geokdepe district of Turkmenistan's Ahal region have achieved high production figures for the first three months of 2026.

On April 29, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a Turkmen-Chinese business forum to discuss prospects for further development of mutually beneficial cooperation between Turkmenistan and China in various economic sectors.

Speaking at the Turkmen-Chinese Business Forum, Batyr Jumayev, Deputy Chairman of the State Concern "Turkmennebit," emphasized the key role of the oil and gas industry in the country's economy and its importance for the Caspian region and Central Asia.

Turkmen-Chinese exhibition opened in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan on April 28, aimed at further strengthening of bilateral trade and economic cooperation With Chinese companies and investors.

On April 27, Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Malaysia's Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Mohd Suhaimi Bin Ahmad Tajuddin, according to the country's Foreign Ministry.

A conference entitled "Lands Flourish Where Arkadag Walks" was held at the Central Production Laboratory of the State Corporation "Turkmengeology", attended by geological industry workers.