Registration is open for the 29th International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2024” (OGT 2024), which will be held in Ashgabat on October 23-25, 2024. The event is organized by the State Concerns “Turkmengas” and “Turkmennebit” and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.

As reported in a press release from the organizers of OGT 2024, the goal of the conference is to strengthen regional dialogue on further sustainable development of the energy sector and expand opportunities to attract foreign direct investment in the oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan.

Participation and business meetings within the framework of the Conference will increase the awareness of potential investors about new investment projects in the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan, the next stages of development of the “Galkynysh” gas field, optimization of oil and gas production in mature fields, development of offshore blocks in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, renewable sources energy and environmental aspects in the development of hydrocarbon resources.

The conference and exhibition will be an excellent platform for discussing the latest developments in the global energy sector, regional and global trends affecting the development of the energy sector of Turkmenistan, issues of energy diplomacy, as well as major regional projects, including the construction of the TAPI gas pipeline.

Within the framework of the business program, sessions are planned on the following topics: a plenary session will discuss new trends in the global energy market and prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation; There will also be presentations on commodities for the energy transition, highlighting key trends and investment opportunities.

Particular attention will be paid to the role of technological innovation and human capital in the energy transition, including the key role of natural gas as a low-carbon fuel.

Separate sessions will cover environmental aspects in the development of hydrocarbon fields, aimed at reducing methane and CO2 emissions, as well as accelerating the monetization of natural resources through new projects in the field of alternative energy sources.

S&P Global Commodity Insights will provide extensive expertise for this event, focusing on Turkmenistan's role in global energy markets.

S&P Global Commodity Insights will host pre-conference sessions on “Transitioning Gas and Energy Markets” and “Latest Trends in Upstream”, which will serve as a platform for industry professionals to exchange ideas, explore new opportunities and better understand the current and future energy sector landscape.

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) will also contribute to the OGT discussions with a technical session on global best practices for underground gas storage construction.

Last but not least, the pre-conference session with the UN on Sustainable Development Goals: Youth Perspectives.

The organizers expect that the conference and exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan - OGT 2024” will be attended by a record number of executives from leading international energy companies, heads of international organizations and leading global financial institutions, who will share their experiences and discuss regional and global trends affecting development of the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan.

Last year, the event was attended by over 700 delegates, of which 400 were international delegates, representing 49 different countries.

Registration for in-person participation is open until October 13, 2024. The organizers will provide visa support to all registered delegates.

More detailed information on the conditions of participation in the conference can be obtained on the event website: www.ogt-turkmenistan.com.