A delegation of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), led by 2025 President Olivier Houzet, visited Turkmenistan for consultations on scientific and technical cooperation (OGT 2026 Organizing Committee), Turkmenportal.com reported.
The visit took place ahead of the 31st International Conference and Exhibition "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan" (OGT 2026), scheduled for October 21–23 in Ashgabat. SPE representatives met with the leadership of the state concerns Turkmengaz, Turkmennebit, Turkmengeology State Concern, the Natural Gas Research Institute, and the Yakub Kakayev International Oil and Gas University. They also held talks with Dragon Oil, PETRONAS, Eni, and CNPC on personnel training and expanding the work of the SPE Turkmenistan Section.
The SPE leadership visit to Ashgabat highlights the transformation of Turkmenistan's approach to developing the oil and gas sector:
- Modernization of Human Capital: The integration of national specialists and students into SPE's global educational programs facilitates the implementation of advanced engineering standards at the country's key fields.
- Technology Transfer: Interaction with the international expert community is critical for the implementation of complex projects, including the development of the Galkynysh field and advanced hydrocarbon processing.
- Strengthening International Authority: The intensification of the work of the local SPE section and the holding of a roundtable at OGT 2026 enhance the investment attractiveness of Turkmenistan's energy sector.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
October 12, 2026