The state concern "Turkmengaz" plans to produce approximately 80 billion cubic meters of gas in 2026, while the state concern "Turkmennebit" aims to produce 8 million tons of oil. This was announced to journalists by Maksat Babayev, Chairman of "Turkmengaz," and Vekilmuhammet Ussayev, Deputy Chairman of "Turkmennebit," during a press conference following the "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026" international exhibition and conference.

According to Babayev, gas production in 2027 is expected to remain at roughly the same level. About 40 billion cubic meters of this volume is earmarked for export, with China and Uzbekistan remaining the buyers.

Babayev also stated that gas supplies to Afghanistan via the TAPI pipeline are planned for 2027. The project is in its final stages, and the volume of supplies is still being determined.

It was previously reported that in 2025, Turkmenistan produced 76,5 billion cubic meters of gas and 8,38 million tons of oil.

The international conference and exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026” was held on October 21-23 in Ashgabat. About 1,7 thousand delegates from 75 countries, representing more than 450 companies and international organizations took part in it. The forum was organized by the state concerns "Turkmengaz" and "Turkmennebit," the State Corporation "Turkmengeologiya," and the company Turkmen Energy Forum (TEF).