On 17 and 18 October 2018, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat and the OSCE Transnational Threats Department organized a risk-assessment and crisis management exercise aimed at strengthening protection and preparedness against terrorist attacks to critical energy infrastructure.  The exercise was held as part of the OSCE’s efforts to advance the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2341 (2017) on the protection of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks, and is the eighth national...

On October 17, 2018, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening ceremony of the polymer plant in Kiyanly, the commissioning of which allowed creating about 1,000 jobs, then launched the autumn greening campaign, planting the first tree next to the territory of the new gas-chemical complex. Representatives of practically all sectors of the national economy, foreign guests, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Turkmenistan joined the initiative of t...

On October 17, 2018, at the opening ceremony of the gas chemical complex in Kiyanly, certificates were handed over confirming the efficiency, innovation and environmental safety of the new production. The company will annually process 5 billion cubic meters of natural gas, from which 386 thousand tons of high-density polyethylene and 81 thousand tons of polypropylene will be produced. Special attention at this enterprise, which operates on the basis of innovative technologies, is paid to the...

While at the gas chemical complex, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a meeting with Chairman of the Board of Directors of Çalik Holding Ahmet Çalik. After thanking for the personal audience, the businessman heartily congratulated the head of state on the significant event. Having wished the head of state good health and success in his multifaceted work, the guest expressed his firm belief that the international community highly praises the achievements of Turkmenistan, which boasts rapi...

The Kiyanly Gas Chemical Complex for the production of polyethylene and polypropylene that was commissioned today with the participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will become a valuable addition to the capacities of the domestic gas chemical industry.  Only a month ago the Caspian region of the country saw the opening of the Garabogazkarbamid plant. This became an important milestone in the development of this rapidly developing industry. The annual capacity of the cutting-edge e...

On October 17, 2018, in the morning, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived in the village of Kiyanly to attend the opening ceremony of the polymer plant, the region’s largest gas-chemical complex for the production of polyethylene and polypropylene. Among the participants and guests of this celebration are members of the government, deputies of the Mejlis, heads of ministries and sectoral departments, public organizations, heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Turkmenistan, mission...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Chief Executive Director of LG International Corporation (the Republic of Korea) Chi-Ho Song.  Having expressed the gratitude to the Head of the State for spared time, the businessman highlighted the intent of South Korean business circles to improve productive cooperation with Turkmenistan. At the same time, Chi-Ho song expressed the willingness of his company to continue taking active part in big infrastructural projects.  Stating with delight...