On 6 March, during a government meeting, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Guvanch Agajanov presented a report on efforts to increase production and expand oil and gas exports in January–February of this year. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

The State Concern ‘Türkmennebit’ exceeded its oil production plan by 107.3%. The oil refining plan at the oil refinery was fulfilled by 107.1%, petrol production by 122.7%, diesel fuel by 106.4%, lubricating oils – by 102.7%, liquefied gas – by 119.7%, and natural and associated gas production – by 106.7%.

After hearing the report, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the need for comprehensive measures to increase hydrocarbon production and instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to ensure the effective use of production capacities and the exploration of new reserves.