Turkmenistan is ramping up natural gas transit through Iran and pursuing deeper energy cooperation with Türkiye, marking a strategic push to diversify its export routes and strengthen regional energy ties.
Turkmenistan is preparing to increase natural gas transit through Iran as part of its broader effort to expand energy exports. The announcement was made by Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on Monday, May 19, during the 18th session of the Turkmen-Iranian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, held in Tehran.
Meredov stated that Ashgabat also intends to attract Iranian investors to participate in its petrochemical projects. He emphasized that this cooperation could lead to more efficient utilization of Turkmenistan’s vast gas reserves and contribute to the development of regional energy infrastructure.
In recent years, Iran and Turkmenistan have stepped up their energy cooperation, signing several gas swap agreements. Under these deals, Iran receives natural gas from Turkmenistan and delivers an equivalent volume to third countries such as Azerbaijan and Iraq. These swap arrangements enable Iran to supply natural gas to its northeastern regions, home to major population centers and industrial hubs.
Iran also imports approximately 2 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity from Turkmenistan annually to meet the growing energy demand in the northeast.
A significant development in regional energy cooperation came in March with the signing of an agreement between Turkmenistan’s state energy company “TurkmenGaz” and Turkiye’s national gas company BOTAŞ. Under the agreement, Turkmen gas started flowing to Turkiye via Iran beginning March 1, 2025. This marks the first time in over two decades that Turkiye received pipeline gas from a country with which it shares no direct border.
Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar hailed the agreement as a historic achievement, noting that competitively priced Turkmen gas could supply around 1.5 million households in Turkey annually. By the end of 2025, Turkiye is set to receive 1.3 billion cubic meters of gas, with both sides already discussing plans to extend the agreement for another five years and increase the volume of deliveries.
For Turkmenistan, this marks a strategic step toward diversifying export routes and expanding its energy market reach. For Turkiye, the deal secures a new source of energy at favorable prices, strengthening the country’s energy security.
A powerful winter storm has brought large parts of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill, dumping more than a foot of snow across several states and seve...
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said on Monday it had received “credible reports” that at least 13 civilians were killed and seven other...
Four members of Syria’s Internal Security Forces were killed on Monday in an attack by the ISIS (Daesh) terrorist group targeting a checkpoint west ...
The former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested by police in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office....
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said nuclear talks with United States have “yielded encouraging signals” stressing Iran’s readiness “f...
A powerful winter storm has brought large parts of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill, dumping more than a foot of snow across several states and severely disrupting transport and daily life.
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said on Monday it had received “credible reports” that at least 13 civilians were killed and seven others injured in overnight Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan.
Four members of Syria’s Internal Security Forces were killed on Monday in an attack by the ISIS (Daesh) terrorist group targeting a checkpoint west of Raqqa in northeastern Syria, the Interior Ministry said.
Central Asia’s population could reach 96 million by 2040, according to the head of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), highlighting both the region’s economic potential and the growing strain on infrastructure, trade routes and long-term development models.
A seven-month-old Japanese macaque has drawn international attention after forming an unusual bond with a stuffed orangutan toy after being rejected by its mother.
Pakistan said it carried out cross-border strikes on militant targets inside Afghanistan after blaming a series of recent suicide bombings, including attacks during the holy month of Ramadan, on fighters it said were operating from Afghan territory.
Italy said a fond farewell to the Winter Olympics on Sunday with an open-air ceremony in the ancient Verona Arena that celebrated art and sporting achievement at a Games lauded as a model for how to stage such events.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved new sanctions targeting Russian maritime operators, defence-linked companies and individuals connected to Moscow’s military and energy sectors, according to official decrees issued on Saturday.
The United States and Iran will hold a new round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva on Thursday as part of renewed diplomatic efforts to reach a potential agreement, Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced on Sunday.
Four members of Syria’s Internal Security Forces were killed on Monday in an attack by the ISIS (Daesh) terrorist group targeting a checkpoint west of Raqqa in northeastern Syria, the Interior Ministry said.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said nuclear talks with United States have “yielded encouraging signals” stressing Iran’s readiness “for any potential scenario”.
Central Asia’s population could reach 96 million by 2040, according to the head of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), highlighting both the region’s economic potential and the growing strain on infrastructure, trade routes and long-term development models.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Monday discussed transport links, infrastructure projects and broader economic cooperation with a high-level Iranian delegation led by Roads and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh.
Iran has signed a secret €500 million arms deal with Russia to rebuild air defences, weakened during last year’s war with Israel, the Financial Times has reported. The agreement, signed in December in Moscow, will see Russia deliver 500 Verba launch units and 2,500 9M336 missiles over three years.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment