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TAPI
Tiny Steps for TAPI in the Taliban’s Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
The Taliban authorities say that around 3 kilometers of the pipeline has been completed, out of more than 770 km needed to bring Turkmen gas to the Pakistani border.
India’s Plan to Realize TAPI
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline project seems to have far more going against it than pushing in its favor.
TAPI, Turkmenistan, and the Taliban
By Catherine Putz
The Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan doesn’t materially affect the dim prospects that TAPI will be built any time soon.
Taliban Visit Turkmenistan, Promise (Again) to Protect TAPI
By Catherine Putz
TAPI has long been hailed as a monumentally important project – but it's unclear whether it will ever be built.
More TAPI Delays, This Time in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
A law on land acquisition and critical MoUs remain unsettled, TAPI's "progress" remains slow across Afghanistan.
Turkmenistan and Gazprom Settle 5-Year Gas Deal
By Catherine Putz
Ashgabat is likely happy to have Russia back as a customer, no matter the price.
Uzbekistan Agrees to ‘Take Part’ in TAPI
By Catherine Putz
It’s unclear how Uzbek participation in the pipeline project will manifest.
Why the Americans Shouldn't Dig for Coal in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
There's coal in them thar Afghan hills.
TAPI Moves Into Afghanistan, Taliban Promise to Protect the Project
By Catherine Putz
Yet another ceremony to mark progress on the TAPI pipeline.
What a 25-Fold Increase in Turkmen Water Prices Will Mean
By Catherine Putz
Ashgabat is ditching water subsidies, with the savings to be directed into the country's energy sector.
TAPI and CASA-1000 Remain in Project Purgatory
By Casey Michel
As usual, there’s plenty of official optimism.
Will Uzbekistan Join TAPI?
By Casey Michel
During his second visit to Turkmenistan, Uzbek President Mirziyoyev agreed to join the pipeline project.
Turkmenistan's Ongoing Gas Quandary
By Paolo Sorbello
Reports of a late resolution of a dispute with a Chinese supplier show further problems in Turkmenistan's gas industry.
Survey Projects Show Progress on TAPI Pipeline
By Casey Michel
But as the projected operational date gets pushed back, the surveys may be progress for progress' sake.
Taliban Claims to Control 34 Districts in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
The insurgent group claims to contest 167 more, many in southern, western and northern Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Shouldn’t Start Counting TAPI Revenue Just Yet
By Catherine Putz
Progress has been excruciatingly slow but the governments involved remain optimistic.
Taliban Pledge to Protect Infrastructure Projects
By Catherine Putz
The Taliban say they are "committed to safeguarding" national infrastructure projects like CASA-1000 and TAPI.
Chatter Surrounds Turkmenistan’s Gas Export Plans
By Casey Michel
Ashgabat aims to quadruple its gas exports to 180bcm annually by 2030.
TUTAP Energy Project Sparks Political Infighting in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
To go through Bamyan or Salang? That is the question.
CASA-1000 Groundbreaking Planned for May
By Casey Michel
Like the December groundbreaking for TAPI, this is little more than movement for the sake of movement.
Is the TAPI Pipeline ‘Doable’?
By Catherine Putz
The Asian Development Bank thinks so.
Pakistan Doubles Down on TAPI
By Catherine Putz
Nothing but hopeful language about the pipeline as the Turkmen president visits Pakistan.
Afghanistan Needs Peace -- and Cash
By Catherine Putz
Afghanistan desperately needs continued support, which will be decided at two conferences later in 2016.
Turkmen Government Says TAPI Survey Work Complete
By Casey Michel
Seems like more action for action’s sake; the big challenges remain.
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