Turkmenistan gas

According to Turkish officials, the gas flow is planned to start on March 1, with Turkmen gas reaching Turkiye via a swap deal involving Iran. 

In theory, Turkmenistan could be a complementary trade partner for Europe’s energy security needs. But what about in practice?

Ashgabat is likely happy to have Russia back as a customer, no matter the price.

Turkmenistan needs a sale, and Russia probably got a good price.

Turkmen gas exports to China fell from October to November, with sources indicating Ashgabat isn't pumping promised volumes.

The Lapis Lazuli project will advance the geopolitical aspirations of the member countries -- and the US.

Ashgabat is ditching water subsidies, with the savings to be directed into the country's energy sector.

Turkmenistan’s no closer to seeing its gas reach the European markets it once envisioned.

Reports of a late resolution of a dispute with a Chinese supplier show further problems in Turkmenistan's gas industry.

Turkmenistan restructures its energy industry, Tajikistan's stateless cling to Soviet passports; recommended reads.

Facing economic crisis, the resource-rich country abolished two key ministries.

Also Uzbek militants and Tajikistan forgot the insulin; weekend reads.

Ashgabat aims to quadruple its gas exports to 180bcm annually by 2030.

The pipeline’s history is a telling indicator of changing geopolitical winds.

The tiger of Ashgabat, if it ever was, is no more.

Berdimuhamedov sure has had a lot of visitors this year.

Shocking no one, energy was the main topic of discussion.

The gas spat between Gazprom and Turkmengaz continues.

When it comes to energy, as with neutrality, Turkmenistan likes to keep its options open.

Turkmenistan and Europe are keen to get the gas flowing, but it could just be a pipe dream.

And other brief news updates from Central Asia

The country has been authoritarian and isolationist, but its reforms are beginning to show promise.