A meeting between Sapar Palvanov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Belgium, and François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot, Managing Director of IOGP Europe, the European division of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, was held in Brussels. The discussions focused on prospects for cooperation between IOGP Europe and the State Concern Turkmengas, as well as expanding ties with European energy companies, according to the press service of Turkmenistan’s diplomatic mission.

Enea Belardinelli, IOGP Europe’s representative for European energy policy, also attended the meeting.

The participants explored opportunities to establish direct cooperation between IOGP Europe and the State Concern Turkmengas, as well as to strengthen contacts with leading international energy companies that are members of the association.

Particular attention was paid to the prospects for supplying Turkmen natural gas to the European market, developing energy infrastructure in the Caspian region, and diversifying export routes.

Sap ar Palvanov highlighted Turkmenistan’s energy potential and the country’s interest in long-term cooperation with European partners. IOGP Europe representatives stressed the importance of diversifying energy supplies for Europe’s energy security and the role of natural gas in the energy transition.

The participants also discussed reducing methane emissions, introducing modern environmental technologies, and sharing expertise in the sustainable development of the energy sector.

The Ambassador briefed the participants on the International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2026” (OGT 2026), held in Turkmenistan, and invited IOGP Europe representatives to take part in future conferences and other industry events.

Following the meeting, both sides expressed their interest in continuing the dialogue and exploring practical areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European energy community.