The European Union fully supports Turkmenistan's efforts to reduce methane emissions
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From the 29 th to 30 th of October, Ashgabat is hosting a regional conference entitled «From methane data to action: strengthening methane emissions management, capital mobilisation, and regional cooperation in Central Asia». The forum was organised by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) with the support of the Ministry of environmental protection, the Ministry of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan, and the Global Methane Hub (GMH).
Deputy head of the European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan Maciej Adam Madaliński addressed the forum participants with a thematic address. He praised the leadership of Turkmenistan in the Central Asian climate agenda and emphasized the importance of position of Turkmenistan at the global level.
«Turkmenistan is one of the first countries in the Central Asian region to express its commitment to international efforts to reduce methane emissions. This once again confirms the importance of this issue», – the diplomat noted.
M.A. Madalinski expressed confidence that the country will continue to consistently consolidate efforts in this area, emphasising that a practical reduction in methane emissions can have a positive impact on the ecosystem of the planet.
The EU representative recalled the recent participation of the European delegation in the International conference «Oil and gas of Turkmenistan - 2026» (OGT 2026) in Ashgabat. In this context, he particularly welcomed the activities of the State concerns «Türkmengaz» and «Türkmennebit» related to their participation in the UN global initiative «Oil and Gas Methane» 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), which aims to systematically monitor and reduce emissions in the fuel and energy sector.
The European diplomat confirmed the readiness of EU states to provide comprehensive support to Turkmenistan and countries in the region, facilitating the unleashing of their high potential through the integration of advanced technologies and the implementation of clean energy standards.