ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 13. In 2025,
Turkmenistan consistently advanced its green and sustainable energy
agenda, placing strong emphasis on renewable energy development,
decarbonization, climate cooperation, and the introduction of
modern, environmentally friendly technologies.
Through enhanced dialogue with the European Union, neighboring
nations, and pivotal international stakeholders, Turkmenistan has
advanced initiatives in renewable and hydrogen energy, methane
emission reduction, circular economy practices, and energy
efficiency. These efforts further solidify the country's dedication
to the global climate agenda.
According to a review prepared by Trend, Turkmenistan’s
active participation in regional and international climate forums
and the launch of concrete green initiatives reflect the country’s
growing role as a platform for sustainable energy cooperation in
Central Asia.
- On February 28 in Ashgabat, the second meeting of the
EU-backed "EU for Green Turkmenistan: Political Dialogue and
Climate Action 2024-2028" project was held, bringing together
Turkmen energy and environmental authorities and European partners
to deepen cooperation on climate policy, green technologies, and
decarbonization efforts.
- On April 4, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
said that the European Union is investing in clean and renewable
energy across Central Asia, including Turkmenistan, highlighting
the country’s potential to develop sustainable energy and
participate in the regional green transition.
- On April 4, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov
said at the Samarkand Climate Forum that Turkmenistan views the
European Union as a key partner in advancing green transition and
renewable-energy-related decarbonization, highlighting concrete
progress in methane emission reduction and cooperation on climate
initiatives.
- On April 11 in Turkmenistan, experts from the EU-funded SECCA
project visited Ashgabat and Mary and discussed with national
authorities the development of sustainable and energy-efficient
solutions, including green urban projects and the application of
energy-efficient technologies in the country’s energy sector.
- On June 6 in Ashgabat, SOCAR (State Oil Company of the
Azerbaijan Republic) President Rovshan Najaf stated at an
international conference that renewable energy development,
decarbonization, and methane monitoring technologies are key
elements of the regional green energy agenda discussed with
Turkmenistan’s participation.
- On September 18 in Awaza, Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet
Gurbanov said at the Investment Forum that Turkmenistan’s
development programs through 2052 focus on expanding renewable and
hydrogen energy, integrating green economy principles, and
attracting international investment into sustainable energy
projects.
- On September 30 in Ashgabat, the sixth meeting of the
Turkmen-Hungarian Intergovernmental Commission discussed prospects
for cooperation in green energy initiatives and sustainable
resource management as part of broader bilateral economic ties.
- On September 25 in New York, President of Turkmenistan Serdar
Berdimuhamedov said during talks with Swiss President Karin
Keller-Sutter on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly that
Turkmenistan is interested in expanding cooperation with
Switzerland in green energy as part of sustainable development.
- On October 22 in Ashgabat, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of
Energy Orkhan Zeynalov said at the "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan -
2025" conference that Azerbaijan intends to deepen its strategic
energy partnership with Turkmenistan, placing strong emphasis on
green transformation and renewable energy cooperation. He
highlighted the importance of combining energy security with
renewable development and noted that regional energy integration
would create conditions for joint traditional and green energy
projects involving Turkmenistan, aimed at supplying energy to
European and Middle Eastern markets.
- On December 20 in Tokyo, President of Turkmenistan Serdar
Berdimuhamedov proposed four circular economy and waste management
projects to Japanese companies, including recycling plants and
wastewater reuse facilities, and emphasized Turkmenistan’s interest
in Japanese technologies for green and hydrogen energy, water
conservation, and sustainable industrial development.
