Turkmenistan intends to begin supplying natural gas to Afghanistan via the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline by early 2027. This was announced by Muhammetmyrat Amanov, General Director of TAPI Pipeline Company Limited, at the International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan - 2025."

“As for the section of the pipeline in Afghanistan <…> Our plan, our goal is to complete construction work within – by the end of next year and begin gas supply at the end of next year or at the beginning of 2027,” Amanov said.

He also reported on the progress of negotiations with Pakistan to conclude key agreements necessary for the project's implementation. "We are working to ensure Pakistan's participation in concluding key agreements that will protect future investments and provide confidence to investors and financial institutions, including all government agencies, gas transportation agencies, and other necessary agreements," the project operator noted.

According to him, negotiations are nearing completion, with more than 90% of the work completed. This phase is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2026.

The Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India gas pipeline is designed to transport up to 33 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Turkmenistan's “Galkynysh” field. According to the project, 5 billion cubic meters will be supplied to Afghanistan, and 14 billion cubic meters each to Pakistan and India.

Construction of the 214-kilometer Turkmen section of the pipeline has been completed. Construction of the 153-kilometer Afghan section between Serhetabat and Herat began in September 2024. Construction work is currently underway in Afghanistan.