International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Economy

The International Forum to Attract Foreign Investments in Turkmenistan’s Economy (TEIF 2025) successfully concluded in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming Turkmenistan’s expanding role in global investment dialogue and international energy cooperation. Held under the theme “Investing in Turkmenistan’s Energy Future” and the slogan “Where Energy Meets Investment”, the Forum brought together over 450 delegates from 42 countries, including senior government representatives, national and international energy companies, financial institutions, technology providers, and strategic partners.

A High-Level Platform for Investment Dialogue

Organised by the State Concerns Turkmengas and Turkmennebit, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, in partnership with Turkmen Energy Forum, TEIF 2025 served as a key international platform to highlight Turkmenistan’s investment priorities across strategic sectors, including:

• Energy and natural resources
• Transport and communications
• Construction and infrastructure
• Finance and industrial development

The Forum enabled constructive discussions on sustainable development, investment cooperation, and long-term partnership opportunities, strengthening links between Turkmenistan and the international business community. During the opening remarks, President of Turkmenistan H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedov conveyed his congratulations to the participants, emphasising the importance of international cooperation and investment in ensuring continued economic development and prosperity.

Broad International Participation

TEIF 2025 featured active engagement from leading national and international companies, including PETRONAS, CNPC, Dragon Oil, ADNOC, XRG, and Eni, reflecting strong international interest in Turkmenistan’s priority investment projects.

Discussions covered major upstream and midstream opportunities, including:

• Continued development of the Galkynysh gas field
• The construction of the Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan India (TAPI) gas pipeline
• Offshore blocks 21 and 23 in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea
• Development prospects of the Western Cheleken field
• Optimisation of mature oil and gas assets through advanced technologies 

Strategic Agenda and Key ThemesThe Forum programme featured a series of strategic panels and thematic sessions addressing:

• New investment prospects in energy and infrastructure
• Natural gas monetisation and regional export initiatives
• Deep processing, petrochemicals, and value chain development
• Digital transformation and the role of telecommunications
• Sustainable development, methane reduction, and energy transition pathways

A special highlight of TEIF 2025 was a dedicated roundtable in collaboration with SPE’s Kuala Lumpur section on Artificial Intelligence in the oil and gas sector, exploring how advanced digital solutions can improve operational efficiency, enhance exploration outcomes, and strengthen competitiveness — demonstrating Turkmenistan’s commitment to innovation and future-ready development.

The Forum also presented Turkmenistan’s achievements and priorities in digital transformation, including investment opportunities in the telecommunications sector and openness to mutually beneficial international cooperation.

Strengthening Confidence and Partnerships

The strong participation of global energy and investment stakeholders demonstrated growing confidence in Turkmenistan’s economic outlook and long-term investment potential. The presence of international organisations, specialised partners, and industry leaders further reinforced TEIF 2025’s position as a key investment platform connecting Turkmenistan with the Asia-Pacific region and global markets.

Looking Ahead to TEIF 2026

TEIF 2025 concluded with high-level bilateral discussions and productive networking between Turkmen and international delegations. Participants highlighted the Forum’s practical value in strengthening partnerships and advancing investment opportunities across Turkmenistan’s priority economic sectors.

Importantly, TEIF Kuala Lumpur 2025 also delivered tangible outcomes, including the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Turkmennebit and PETRONAS Carigali for conducting exploration works on offshore blocks  11, 12, 16, 21 and 23 in Turkmenistan’s sector of the Caspian Sea. Furthermore, in the subsequent period, an agreement on Block I in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea was signed with the participation of PETRONAS, XRG Energy and Hazarnebit, confirming TEIF’s role as a results-oriented platform that initiates strategic dialogue and supports the transition from discussions to concrete agreements.

The Organising Committee expresses sincere appreciation to all delegates, speakers, partners, and sponsors for their contribution to the success of TEIF 2025 and confirms that preparations are already underway for TEIF 2026, building on the strong momentum achieved in Kuala Lumpur.