The Lebapgazçykaryş Directorate overfulfills its gas production plan for the first half of the year
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The Lebapgazçykaryş Directorate of the Türkmengaz State Concern achieved great results in the first half of 2026, overfulfilling its natural gas production plan by 111.1%. Instead of the planned 4.472 billion cubic meters of “blue fuel”, the Directorate’s enterprises extracted 4.966 billion cubic meters of natural gas.
Furthermore, all key divisions of the Directorate demonstrated strong performance. The Northern Balguyi linear production site, against a planned target of 622.7 million cubic meters, produced 685 million cubic meters of gas (110%). The Nayip site extracted 193 million cubic meters against a planned 181.2 million cubic meters (106.5%). The Directorate’s largest unit, the Kyukurtli section, exceeded the 4 billion cubic meter mark, against a planned 3,668.1 million cubic meters, achieving 111.5% of the plan and setting a high pace for the entire Directorate.
Furthermore, positive momentum was recorded in processing of raw materials. During the reporting period, the enterprise produced 16,768 tons of gas condensate against a planned 13,421 tons, achieving 124.9% of the plan.
The Directorate’s primary trade union plays a vital role in the success of the team. It systematically works to create safe and comfortable working conditions and to protect workers’ rights and organizes cultural, educational and sporting events.
In the second half of the anniversary year of Turkmenistan’s independence, the team of the Lebapgazçykaryş Directorate aims to consolidate its production success and to fulfill its annual plan.
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