ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 20. Turkmenistan
expects the creation of 1,041 jobs as part of the fourth phase of
development of the Galkynysh gas field, Trend reports via the press service of the
Turkmen Government.
The statement was made by Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty
(Parliament) of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a
ceremony marking the launch of works under the new phase of the
field’s development.
According to Berdimuhamedov, the project will cover a full cycle
of operations, including drilling of gas wells, construction of gas
collection, treatment and processing facilities, as well as
pipelines, external supply networks, and social infrastructure.
He noted that the new facilities will also significantly
increase the country’s gas export capacity, creating favorable
conditions for further economic development and improving living
standards.
The Galkynysh gas field, located in eastern Turkmenistan, is one
of the largest in the world. Its reserves are estimated to range
between 4 and 14 trillion cubic meters of gas. The field was
discovered in 2006, and commercial production began in 2013 under
the management of Turkmengaz State Concern.
China National Petroleum Corporation gained access to the
development of the field in 2009 after securing relevant contracts,
becoming one of the key foreign partners in the project. The
company has participated in the construction of gas processing
facilities and infrastructure and was selected for the
implementation of this phase in 2025-2026, further strengthening
its position in Turkmenistan’s gas sector.
On March 2026, a contract has been signed between Turkmengaz
State Concern and the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
for the turnkey design and construction of the facilities for
development of fourth phase of the field. The project is expected
to enable annual production of up to 10 billion cubic meters of
gas, contributing to the expansion of Turkmenistan’s export
capacity.
