TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 25. Participants of
the 34th meeting of the Coordination Committee on the
Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan-China (TUKC) gas pipeline
discussed key issues related to technical operation, safety, and
advance coordinated plans for the project’s future expansion,
Trend reports via
Uzbneftegaz.
The meeting was held on April 21-23 in Zhuhai, China, with the
participation of leading energy companies from the four countries,
including a delegation from Uzbekistan’s Uzbneftegaz.
During the discussions, particular attention was paid to
ensuring the stable and secure operation of the pipeline system, as
well as enhancing coordination mechanisms among participating
parties to support its sustainable development.
Participants emphasized that the gas pipeline remains a crucial
pillar of regional energy security and serves as a successful
example of cross-border cooperation within the framework of the
Belt and Road Initiative.
The Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan-China pipeline delivers
natural gas from Central Asia to China and is regarded as one of
the region’s largest and most significant energy infrastructure
projects.
