OGT 2025 Gears Up: Momentum Soars Ahead of Ashgabat Forum

As the 30th 'Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan - 2025' International Conference & EXPO approaches, excitement is building. Organisers report substantial registration numbers and full occupancy across the expo floor, signaling that the event is shaping up to be a landmark in the region's energy calendar.

Strong Global Participation & Sold-Out Expo

• Registration Surge: Over 300 international delegates from 40 countries have confirmed attendance, underscoring global interest.

• Expo Fully Booked: All exhibition spaces are sold out months ahead of the event, highlighting OGT's importance as a central B2B and B2G platform in Eurasia.

A High-Impact Lineup of Speakers

Leading the agenda are distinguished voices in the global energy sector:

• Andrea Stegher, President of the International Gas Union (IGU), confirmed as a keynote speaker, bringing global gas insights to Ashgabat.

• Valérie Ducrot, Executive Director of the Global Gas Centre (GGC), is also slated to deliver compelling addresses.

• The broader program includes Daniel Yergin (Pulitzer Prize-winning energy expert, Chairman of CERAWeek, Vice Chairman of S&P Global), Mohd Redhani bin Abdul Rahman (Vice President International Assets of PETRONAS), Alexis Devis (Managing Director, Continental Europe & Caspian Geozone, Oilfield Services & Equipment, Baker Hughes) and others.

Event Highlights: Themes & Initiatives

OGT 2025 carries the forward-looking motto "Energy. Innovation. Growth." and is set to bring robust discussions on topics such as:

• Global energy transition, decarbonisation, and the role of artificial intelligence in hydrocarbon production.

• Investment opportunities: further development stages of the Galkynysh , the TAPI pipeline, offshore blocks in the Caspian Sea, and solar-wind projects— the hybrid plant near Lake Altyn Asyr.

• Technical innovation: S&P Global Platts will host expert roundtables on market trends and digital transformation; SPE and Gaffney Cline will lead sessions on underground gas storage and CO₂ capture.

• Live Presentations & Awards: New features like a presentation zone and the "Best Booth" competition will feature, further elevating engagement and visibility.

Spotlight on Youth and Skills for the Future

A highlight of this year's program will be a dedicated roundtable «Youth perspective: talent, skills and ai — building a future-ready workforce», organised together with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). The session will bring together senior HR managers from leading energy companies operating in Turkmenistan, including Dragon Oil, Eni, and Petronas. The focus will be on defining the skills needed by the 21st-century workforce—ranging from digital fluency and problem-solving to sustainability literacy and cross-cultural collaboration. The discussion will provide young professionals with valuable guidance on how to accelerate their career pathways and position themselves as future team members of top international energy companies.

Why OGT 2025 Matters

• OGT continues to cement Turkmenistan's role as a strategic energy hub in Eurasia.

• New hybrid energy initiatives and strong participation signal an evolving energy future—one that balances hydrocarbons and renewables.

• The event serves as a high-powered nexus for investors, government leaders, and innovators alike, providing fertile ground for cooperation and fresh strategic partnerships.

For more information: www.ogt-turkmenistan.com