Turkmenistan Economic Investment Forum 2025 Opens in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, The Gulf Observer: The Turkmenistan Economic Investment Forum (TEIF 2025) officially opened this week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing together leading national and international stakeholders to explore investment opportunities in Turkmenistan’s energy sector.
In a message to participants, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov extended his heartfelt congratulations, stating:
“I sincerely congratulate you on the launch of this international investment forum, held abroad in the beautiful spring days of 2025 — a year proclaimed by our country as the International Year of Peace and Trust.”
The high-level forum convened representatives from prominent energy companies, including CNPC, Dragon Oil, Petronas, Mitro, and ENI, reflecting strong international interest in Turkmenistan’s vast energy potential.
Central to the discussions were investment prospects in the country’s oil and gas industry, with particular attention given to the modernization of the Turkmenbashi and Seydi oil refineries. Attendees also explored opportunities in offshore exploration, focusing on blocks 21 and 23, and the development of the Western Cheleken field.
Further deliberations highlighted the enhancement of mature hydrocarbon deposits and strategic initiatives for the continued development of the Galkynysh gas field, one of the largest in the world.
The forum was jointly organized by the state concerns Turkmengaz and Turkmennebit, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and the Turkmen Energy Forum initiative group. It aims to promote foreign investment, technological collaboration, and knowledge exchange within Turkmenistan’s vital energy landscape.
TEIF 2025 underscores Turkmenistan’s commitment to international cooperation and its strategic vision to develop a resilient and diversified energy sector, while reinforcing its status as a key player in the global energy market.
