Malaysia eyes bigger role in Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector

Malaysia is enhancing its energy partnership with Turkmenistan to create commercial opportunities in the oil and gas sector, focusing on high-value services and technology, as stated by Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

During the Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2026 event, 20 Malaysian OGSE companies are engaged, with plans to sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration.

This initiative builds on Petronas' long-standing presence and aims to facilitate technological and skills advancements in line with Malaysia's strategic plans through the collaborative efforts of both nations' companies and stakeholders.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Malaysia is strengthening its energy partnership with Turkmenistan to unlock new commercial opportunities for companies, particularly in higher-value oil and gas services, technology and specialised engineering, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

“Our companies are ready to work with Turkmenistan partners not only as suppliers, but as long-term collaborators committed to local value creation,” the minister said in his remarks during the opening plenary of the Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2026 in Ashgabat.

The three-day OGT 2026, which began on Oct 21, brought together 20 Malaysian oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies, including Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), according to a statement by the Economy Ministry today.

Of these, seven exhibitors were at the inaugural Malaysia Pavilion, under the National OGSE Industry Blueprint 2021-2030’s International Market Access Programme led by Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC).

The ministry said the engagement builds on Petronas’ 30-year presence in Turkmenistan and follows the formalisation of the Framework Agreement on Long-Term Cooperation for the Development of Hydrocarbon Resources in Turkmenistan during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit in June 2026.

“Industry cooperation is set to be further strengthened through a memorandum of understanding between MPRC and (Turkmenistan’s national oil company) State Concern Turkmennebit, scheduled to be signed today, to facilitate collaboration in OGSE in Turkmenistan,” it said.

As part of the visit, Akmal Nasrullah is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Guvanch Agajanov, State Minister and SC Turkmengas chairman Maksat Babayev, Finance and Economy Minister Mammetguly Astanagulov, and the leadership of Dragon Oil and Eni Turkmenistan Ltd to strengthen bilateral economic ties and explore strategic collaboration.

“These engagements will build the momentum for the Malaysia-Turkmenistan Energy Cooperation Roundtable, bringing together Malaysian OGSE companies and Turkmenistan’s key stakeholders, including Turkmengas and Turkmennebit.

“The roundtable is expected to translate shared interests into concrete cooperation focusing on high-value services, technology transfer and skills development, in line with the 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030),” the ministry added. — Bernama

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马来西亚经济部长阿克马尔·纳斯鲁拉·莫哈末·纳西尔表示，马来西亚正在加强与土库曼斯坦的能源伙伴关系，以在石油和天然气领域创造商业机会，重点关注高价值服务和技术。

在2026年土库曼斯坦石油天然气展期间，20家马来西亚石油天然气服务企业参与其中，计划签署谅解备忘录以加强合作。

该倡议建立在马来西亚国家石油公司（Petronas）长期存在的基础上，旨在通过两国公司和利益相关者的共同努力，促进技术和技能进步，以符合马来西亚的战略计划。

吉隆坡，10 月 22 日——马来西亚经济部长阿克马尔·纳斯鲁拉·莫哈末·纳西尔表示，马来西亚正在加强与土库曼斯坦的能源伙伴关系，以释放新的商业机会，尤其是在高价值的油气服务、技术和专业工程领域。

“我们的公司不仅愿意与土库曼斯坦的合作伙伴作为供应商开展合作，更愿意作为致力于创造本地价值的长期合作伙伴开展合作，”这位部长在阿什哈巴德举行的2026年土库曼斯坦石油天然气展开幕全体会议上发表讲话时说道。

根据马来西亚经济部今天发表的声明，为期三天的2026年OGT展会于10月21日开幕，汇聚了20家马来西亚石油和天然气服务及设备（OGSE）公司，其中包括马来西亚国家石油公司（Petronas）。

其中，有七家参展商参加了首届马来西亚馆，这是由马来西亚石油资源公司 (MPRC) 牵头的 2021-2030 年国家 OGSE 产业蓝图国际市场准入计划的一部分。

该部表示，此次合作建立在马来西亚国家石油公司在土库曼斯坦30年的业务基础上，并继2026年6月安华总理正式访问土库曼斯坦期间，双方正式签署了《土库曼斯坦油气资源开发长期合作框架协议》之后。

声明称：“MPRC与土库曼斯坦国家石油公司（Turkmennebit）计划于今日签署谅解备忘录，以进一步加强行业合作，促进土库曼斯坦油气服务领域的合作。”

作为此次访问的一部分，阿克马尔·纳斯鲁拉计划与土库曼斯坦内阁副主席古万奇·阿加贾诺夫、国务部长兼土库曼斯坦天然气公司董事长马克萨特·巴巴耶夫、财政和经济部长马梅特古利·阿斯塔纳古洛夫以及龙石油公司和埃尼土库曼斯坦有限公司的领导举行双边会晤，以加强双边经济联系并探讨战略合作。

“这些交流将为马来西亚-土库曼斯坦能源合作圆桌会议注入动力，将马来西亚海上石油服务设备公司与土库曼斯坦的主要利益相关者（包括土库曼天然气公司和土库曼内比特公司）聚集在一起。

该部补充说：“此次圆桌会议旨在将共同利益转化为具体合作，重点关注高价值服务、技术转让和技能发展，以符合马来西亚第十三个五年计划（2026-2030年）的要求。”——马新社

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