A ceremonial meeting dedicated to the Day of Oil and Gas Industry and Geology Workers was held in the Central building of the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan. Workers and specialists of the country's oil and gas complex took part in this event, TDH reports.

It is noted that those gathered heard an Address from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on this occasion, which emphasized that, in accordance with adopted state programs, a lot of work is being done to create large industrial complexes in the country, build gas transportation systems, and develop promising oil and gas fields.

Speakers at the meeting stated that today the demand for Turkmen energy resources is increasing. Therefore, world-famous companies and financial institutions are seeking to expand cooperation in this area. The implementation of Turkmenistan’s strategy for developing the export of “blue fuel” on an integrated basis depends on increasing the capabilities of extracting hydrocarbon resources. Much attention at the state level is paid to the processing of natural gas and the production of products that are in great demand on the world market. In this regard, modern gas chemical complexes are being built and put into operation.

The importance of compliance with environmental and environmental standards during the development of oil and gas fields, production, processing and delivery of hydrocarbon resources to consumers was also emphasized. In this regard, the country has adopted a number of national programs, in accordance with which measures are being taken to reduce the impact on climate change, reduce and eradicate the negative consequences of methane emissions into the atmosphere.

On the occasion of the Day of Workers of the Oil and Gas Industry and Geology, the most distinguished honored oil workers, gas workers, geologists and other workers of the fuel and energy complex were presented with valuable gifts on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

There was also a solemn ceremony of presenting certificates and valuable gifts to the winners of the competition organized by the State Concern "Turkmengas", the Council of Trade Unions of Oil and Gas Industry Workers and the editorial office of the newspaper "Oil-Gas" among industry workers for the best article, essay, photo report, poem highlighting successes and achievements oil and gas complex.

Festive events in honor of the Day of Workers of the Oil and Gas Industry and Geology were held in all regions of Turkmenistan.