ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 9. Turkmenistan has
approved the construction of a new seawater desalination plant and
pumping station in the city of Turkmenbashi to supply purified
water to the Turkmenbashi Complex of Oil Refineries, Trend reports via the press
service of the Turkmen Government.
Under a decree signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov,
Turkmennebit State Concern will conclude a contract with the "Nur
Mimar" business entity for the design and construction of the Kenar
pumping station and a desalination facility with a daily capacity
of 15,000 cubic meters.
The project is aimed at improving water supply for industrial
facilities in the oil refining sector and expanding modern
infrastructure equipped with advanced technologies that meet
international standards.
Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with the
facility expected to be commissioned in June 2029.
The Turkmenbashi Oil Processing Complex (TOPC), Turkmenistan's
largest oil refinery, plays a crucial role in processing crude oil
and gas condensate into high-quality petroleum and petrochemical
products. It is a cornerstone of the nation's economy, making
substantial contributions to both industrial output and export
revenue. TOPC produces a wide array of products, including
gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and polypropylene, which are
subsequently exported to international markets across Asia, Europe,
and the Middle East.
Turkmenistan's Kenar Oil Storage and Loading Enterprise, part of
the Turkmenbashi Complex of Oil Refineries, is a crucial facility
for storing, pumping, and shipping various petroleum products
(gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, etc.) for domestic use and export,
utilizing advanced automation (SCADA) and pipeline networks, with
significant recent expansion including a third oil loading berth to
boost export capacity for the national economy.
