OGT 2024: Turkmenistan successfully reduces methane emissions
10:08 24.10.2024 6138
Turkmenistan has made significant progress in the field of environmental protection, reducing total emissions by 10% compared to 2020. This was stated by the State Minister of Turkmenistan - Chairman of the State Concern "Turkmengas" Maksat Babayev, speaking at the International Conference "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan - 2024".
As part of this initiative, a strategy for the gradual reduction of methane emissions was adopted, which underlines the country's commitment to environmental standards and sustainable development.
This strategy includes a number of measures aimed at reducing methane emissions in various sectors of the economy, including energy and agriculture. It is expected that the implementation of these measures will not only improve air quality, but also increase energy efficiency.
Turkmenistan seeks active cooperation with international partners in this area, which will allow the exchange of experience and technologies for more effective emission management.
The measures taken are in line with global goals to combat climate change and confirm the country’s intention to contribute to improving the environmental situation in the region.
President of Turkmenistan approved the Roadmap for cooperation in the field of hydrogen energy
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a resolution approving the Roadmap for the development of international cooperation of Turkmenistan in the field of hydrogen energy for 2022-2023. The corresponding resolution of the head of state was published in the media of Turkmenistan.
SC «Turkmengas» will sign additional agreements with CNPC to finance projects to increase gas production and exports
The State concern «Turkmengas» will sign with the Chinese company «CNPC Chuanqing Drilling Engineering Company Limited» additional agreements on financing contracts aimed at increasing the production and export of Turkmen natural gas. The relevant resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, allowing the signing of additional agreements, was published in the media of the country.
The draft Program for the development of the country for the next 30 years was presented to the President of Turkmenistan
Vice-Chairman Serdar Berdimuhamedov reported on the preparation of the draft program “National Program of Socio-Economic Development of Turkmenistan for 2022-2052: Revival of the New Epoch of the Sovereign State” at a government meeting last Friday, the State News Agency of the country reports.
Turkmenistan develops measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Turkmenistan has developed a document on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and providing for the adoption of specific measures for this purpose. This was announced by Vice-Chairman, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov at a government meeting last Friday.
Iranian President confirms his participation in the International Forum in Ashgabat on December 12
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed his participation in the International Forum in Ashgabat on December 12. This was reported at a government meeting held digitally on May 23.