On behalf of organising committe, we are delighted to invite you to participate in the "Oil and Gas Turkmenistan 2019" Exhibition in Ashgabad, Turkmenistan, 22-24 October, 2019.

Turkmenistan is a country with a rapidly growing economy which has achieved exceptional results since gaining independence. The oil and gas industry is a key contributor to this economic success. Together with the development of a stable legal foundation, in line with international standards, Turkmenistan has established the necessary conditions for attracting investment to oil and gas sector.

Advancement of the oil and gas industry is one of the main policy priorities for the country. Sustainable development of Turkmenistan's natural resources, investment in infrastructure and the petrochemical industry are vital to the continued growth of economy. Effective implementation of this policy is closely correlated to regional and international cooperation as well as establishment of mutually-beneficial partnerships between the public and private sectors, and will also facilitate an increase in oil and gas production for the needs of the domestic market as well as open up new avenues for export.

The advancement of oil, gas and chemical industry of Turkmenistan requires large-scale capital investment in existing fields and prospective reserves. It is necessary to high light one reserve, Gelkynish, the second largest gas deposit in theworld. According to the latest audit data, Gelkynish contains 26.2 trillion cubic meters of gas, making Turkmenistan one of the world'sleading hydro carbon powers. Viable development of Gelkynish is conditional upon attracting global cutting edge technology and know-how in order to secure the field's significance for the future of Turkmenistan and its people.

Over the last 23 years, the exhibition has become a flag ship event for the oil and gas community of Turkmenistan as well as has established it self as a premier regional and international event that provides unparalleled access to the latest information on national, regional, and international developments in the oil and gas sector.

We will be delighted to welcome you to the "Oil and Gas Turkmenistan 2019" Exhibition as an exhibitor and a distinguished guest of our country.

Organising Committee