SOCAR confirms lead partnership for OGT 2026 International Conference and Exhibition
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The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has officially confirmed its participation as the main partner of the 31st International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan" (OGT 2026). This was announced by the OGT 2026 Organizing Committee.
SOCAR's participation as a leading partner further strengthens OGT's position as Turkmenistan's leading international platform for dialogue, investment, and strategic partnership in the energy sector, bringing together governments, national oil companies, international operators, investors, and technology leaders from around the world.
Preparations for OGT 2026 are also continuing apace. The conference will bring together ministers, senior government officials, national and international energy companies, investors, financial institutions, engineering organizations, and technology providers to discuss investment opportunities, regional energy cooperation, offshore development, gas monetization, petrochemicals, digital transformation, methane emissions reduction, and sustainable energy development.
To date, over 100 international delegates from over 20 countries have confirmed their participation, and the number of registrations continues to grow as the conference approaches.
The XXXI International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan — OGT 2026" will be held from October 21 to 23, 2026, in Ashgabat.
Detailed information on participation in the OGT 2026 forum, delegate registration, exhibition opportunities, and partnership programs is available on the official website: www.ogt-turkmenistan.com
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