Turkmenistan’s Gas Sector: New Records and Strategic Projects

At the beginning of 2026, Turkmenistan continues to expand its natural gas production. As part of the first phase of the Galkynysh field development, production well No. 110, drilled to a depth of 4,180 metres, yielded an industrial inflow of over 2 million cubic metres of gas per day. At the Toparjulba field within the Central Karakum complex, well No. 264 at a depth of 1,200 metres produced approximately 3,000 cubic metres of gas per day.

Scientists from the State Concern Turkmengaz have developed a method to extinguish the Darvaza gas crater, which has been burning uncontrollably for over 60 years. Considering the identified geological and hydrodynamic features, specialists from the Gas Research Institute proposed drilling an operational appraisal well at the Chaldjulba field. By intensively extracting gas from the most abundant reservoir, they managed to redirect the filtration flows and significantly reduce the gas inflow into the crater. Currently, nine fields in the group are in industrial development, with production carried out through 45 wells, which will reduce the environmental impact and ensure the rational use of the region’s natural resources.

China’s CNPC will begin the fourth phase of industrial development at Galkynysh in 2026, further increasing the country’s export potential. Once the D line is commissioned, gas deliveries to China and through the TAPI pipeline could rise from 40 to 65 billion cubic metres per year. Total reserves of the Galkynysh field, together with Garaköl and Yashlar, are estimated at 27.4 trillion cubic metres, and full development across all seven phases could yield nearly 200 billion cubic metres of gas annually.

Source: www.oilgas.gov.tm