Agenda

OPENING PLENARY SESSION

TURKMENISTAN’S ENERGY STRATEGY: REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

 The Opening Plenary will officially launch OGT 2026 by presenting Turkmenistan’s long-term vision for the development of its energy sector and its role in strengthening regional and international energy cooperation. 

Bringing together senior government representatives, international organisations and global energy leaders, the session will set the strategic context for OGT 2026, highlighting the importance of energy security, regional connectivity, international partnership and sustainable development in shaping the future energy landscape.

Guvanch Agajanov

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

Akmal Nasrullah bin Mohd Nasir

Minister of Economy, Malaysia

Xiaojun Grace Wang

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan

Rovshan Najaf

President, SOCAR

Mohd Jukris Abdul Wahab

Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President & CEO Upstream, PETRONAS

Abdulla al Shamsi

Senior Vice President, International Gas, Business Development, XRG (ADNOC)

Abdulkarim Al-Maazmi

Chief Executive Officer, Dragon Oil

STRATEGIC PLENARY SESSION

GLOBAL ENERGY FUTURE: PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGIES AND DEVELOPMENT

Building on the strategic direction established during the Opening Plenary, this highlevel session will focus on translating Turkmenistan’s energy ambitions into investment, projects, technology deployment and long-term commercial partnerships. Ministers and senior executives from national and international energy companies will examine opportunities across natural gas development, infrastructure, regional connectivity, technology and investment, while exploring how international partnerships can accelerate sustainable growth across Turkmenistan’s energy value chain.

Maksat Babayev

State Minister of Turkmenistan – Chairman of SC “Turkmengas

Valerie Ducrot

Executive Director, Global Gas Centre (GGC)

Kamal Abbasov

Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Abdulvahit Fidan

Chairman of the Board and General Manager, BOTAŞ

Du Yuming

General Director, CNPC International Ltd. in Turkmenistan

Bassem Tadros

Senior Vice President, International Gas, Asset Management, XRG

Daniel Yergin

Vice Chairman, S&P Global and Chairman of CERAWeek (video address) 

SESSION 1. PANEL DISCUSSION

REGIONAL ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECTIVITY: ADVANCING EXPORT ROUTES AND LONG-TERM MARKETS

This strategic session will explore the development of integrated gas, power and digital corridors connecting Central Asia with regional and international markets. Discussions will focus on TAPI and long-term gas markets, cross-border electricity transmission, fibre-optic connectivity and emerging Caspian links, examining how investment and regional cooperation can strengthen energy security, export diversification and East–West connectivity.

Myrat Archayev

Deputy Chairman, SC "Turkmengas"

Muhammetmyrat Amanov

CEO and Chairman of the Board, TAPI Pipeline Company Limited

Mohammad Nazim Samoon

Head of TAPI Coordination Office, Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan

Mohd Redhani Bin Abdul Rahman

Vice President International Assets, Upstream Business, PETRONAS

Mehmet Chyrak

Director of the Branch, Çalik Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. in Turkmenistan

SESSION 2. ENERGY TALK

ADVANCING INTERNATIONAL ENERGY COOPERATION IN TURKMENISTAN

This panel discussion will bring together senior leaders from international energy companies to examine the evolution, achievements, and future prospects of international energy cooperation in Turkmenistan. Drawing on their extensive experience in the country’s energy sector, panellists will discuss the role of long-standing partnerships in supporting investment, developing energy infrastructure, and strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The discussion will also explore emerging opportunities, shared priorities, and key factors for fostering sustainable growth and deepening international collaboration in Turkmenistan’s energy sector.

Fares Alblooshi

Branch Director, ADNOC Turkmenistan RSC Ltd.

Seger Hoytink

Head of Central Asia Region, Eni S.p.A.

Tayeb Huwair

Chief Operating Officer, Dragon Oil

Jodi Wood

Managing Director for Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, SLB

Alexis Devis

Business Management Senior Director, Baker Hughes

SESSION 3. PANEL DISCUSSION

NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT IN TURKMENISTAN: INVESTMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND FUTURE GROWTH

This session will examine the next stage of Turkmenistan's natural gas sector, including field development, production expansion, infrastructure investment, gas processing and opportunities for international cooperation. Particular attention will be devoted to the continued development of the Galkynysh Gas Field, production capacity expansion, engineering solutions, gas processing projects, pipeline infrastructure and opportunities for EPC contractors, technology providers and international investors.  

Berdimyrat Amanov

Chairman, SC "Turkmengeology"

Sapar Bekjanov

 Deputy Chairman, SC "Turkmengas"

Irina Luryeva

Head of the laboratory, Scientific - Research Institute of Natural Gas under the SC "Turkmengas"

Philip Gibbons

Senior Advisor - Petrophysics, GaffneyCline Energy Advisory

Tianshi Huang

Senior Principal Analyst, China Gas Research, S&P Global Energy CERA

Fabio Brogini

Sales Senior Director, Baker Hughes

SESSION 4. PANEL DISCUSSION

INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TURKMEN SECTOR OF THE CASPIAN SEA

This session will focus on the significant investment opportunities emerging within the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, including offshore exploration, seismic studies, upstream development, marine infrastructure and international partnerships. Particular attention will be given to new offshore exploration opportunities, recent production sharing agreements, modern seismic programmes and the role of international partnerships in supporting the long-term development of the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea.

Batyr Jumayev

Deputy Chairman, SC “Turkmennebit”

Armel Simondin

CEO, Perenco Holdings

Myrat Atajanov

Director, Caspian Sea Institute

Ismadi Bin Ismail

Chief Executive Officer, PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd.

Michel Khammo

Vice President , Dragon Oil Turkmenistan

Ahmed Mohamed Metwali

General Director, SLB

SESSION 5. PANEL DISCUSSION

GAS MONETISATION, PETROCHEMICALS AND INDUSTRIAL VALUE CREATION

The session will examine opportunities to maximise the value of Turkmenistan's natural gas resources through gas processing, petrochemical production, fertiliser manufacturing and industrial diversification.

Resul Myradov

Chairman, SC "Turkmenhimiya"

Rahymberdi Jepbarov

Chairman of the Board, The State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan

Ahmed Kamesh

Regional Director at MPS Global USA

Rickard Vannby

Director, Licensing, Topsoe

Michael Liesfeldt

Director, Middle East & Africa Olefins, Chemicals, S&P Global Energy

Nimit Shah

Vice President, Global Sales - Technology Solutions, KBR

SESSION 6. PANEL DISCUSSION

DEVELOPING TALENT FOR THE ENERGY SECTOR OF THE FUTURE: TECHNOLOGY, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

This session will explore how the energy industry can develop the next generation of technical and business leaders through education, professional development, digital skills and stronger university–industry collaboration. Particular attention will be given to the changing skills required by AI and digitalisation, international career development and the role of professional organisations such as SPE in supporting young energy professionals. 

Bayrammyrat Atamanov

Rector of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University

Rahmanguly Esedulaev

Chief Expert, Department of Physical, Mathematical, Chemical, Geological and Technical Sciences, Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan

Durdymyrat Gadamov

Director, International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan

Nimer Al Assi

AI & Autnomous Business Leader, Honeywell Technologies

Monika Bergeron

Head of Strategic Coordination & Key Initiatives, International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO)

Makpal Bektybayeva

Petrophysics Team Lead, SLB

Mistura Yusuf

Talent Acquisition and Project Manager, Provisio Services

SIDE EVENT: SPE ROUNDTABLE

SIDE EVENT: SPE ROUNDTABLE

BUILDING THE ENERGY WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE: LEADERSHIP, OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION

Marat Terterov

Managing Director, Brussels Energy Club ASBL 

Tatyana Kirpa

Chief Geologist of the "Turkmengazgeofizika" Department, SC "Turkmengas"

Tatyana Bashimova

Geology and Geophysics Domain Lead for the Caspian Region, SLB

Jahan Babamuradova

Senior Research Fellow, Scientific Research Institute of Natural Gas under the SC "Turkmengas" 

Chary Annanepesov

Deputy Chairman, SPE Ashgabat Section

Tavus Saryeva

Senior Researcher, Scientific Research Institute of Natural Gas of the SC "Turkmengas"

Nabat Muhammedova

Senior Researcher, Scientific Research Institute of Natural Gas of the SC "Turkmengas"

Serdar Nuryagdiyev

Senior Geophysicist, SC “Turkmengeology”

Venue: Small Conference Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan

SESSION 7. PANEL DISCUSSION

METHANE EMISSIONS REDUCTION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

The closing technical session will examine international cooperation in methane emissions reduction, environmental performance, energy efficiency and the role of natural gas in supporting a balanced and sustainable energy future.

Nury Jumashov

Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan

Magtymguly Akmuradov

Advisor on Environmental and Water Diplomacy, MFA of Turkmenistan

Bayrammyrat Pirniyazov

Director, Scientific-research Institute of Natural Gas under the SC «Turkmengas»

Enri Gjondrekaj

Energy and Climate Regulatory Consultant | Associate, Correggio Consulting

Uladzimir Valetka

Economist, UN Resident Coordinator's office in Turkmenistan

Maciej Madalinski

Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan

Dr. Caroline Milow

Programme Manager, “Green Central Asia, phase II” / “European Union for a green Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024–2029

SIDE EVENT: TURKMENISTAN–MALAYSIA ROUNDTABLE

SIDE EVENT: TURKMENISTAN–MALAYSIA ROUNDTABLE

ENERGY PARTNERSHIP IN OIL AND GAS SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT (OGSE)

Myrat Archayev

Deputy Chairman, SC "Turkmengas"

Vekilmuhammet Ussayev

Deputy Chairman of the State Concern "Turkmennebit"

Venue: Small Conference Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan

OGT 2026 CLOSING CEREMONY & AWARDS

OGT 2026 CLOSING CEREMONY & AWARDS

John Defterios will bring OGT 2026 to a close with reflections on the conference’s key discussions, insights and outcomes, followed by the OGT 2026 Awards recognising outstanding contributions to the Forum. 

• Conference highlights and Closing Remarks 

• Award Ceremony 

• Address of participants of OGT-2026 International Conference & EXPO to His Excellency President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov