ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 26. Turkmenistan
plans to build modern data centers for high-performance computing
as part of efforts to integrate the country’s energy system into
the digital economy, Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
government.
The announcement was made by Energy Minister Annageldi Saparov
during the “White City Ashgabat - 2026” international conference in
Ashgabat.
According to the minister, the Energy Ministry is already
holding preliminary negotiations with specialized international
companies on the implementation of the projects.
Saparov noted that the planned facilities are expected to use
surplus electricity generated in the country and support
development of digital infrastructure following the entry into
force of Turkmenistan’s law on virtual assets on January 1, 2026,
which legalized cryptocurrency mining and crypto exchange
activities.
He also stated that Turkmenistan currently operates 11 power
plants with a combined installed capacity exceeding 6,500 MW,
allowing the country to fully cover domestic electricity demand and
expand power exports.
