Turkmenistan Gas
The gas reserves in Turkmenistan are found primarily
in the east, in the Dauletabad-Donmez field within the basin of the Amu
Darya river, and in the south, in the Yashlar field within the Murgab river
basin. Proven reserves total 2.8-4.4 tcm, with an additional 4.5 tcm in
possible reserves. In the past, Turkmenistan had relied on Gazprom’s existing
pipelines to deliver gas to European nations. Currently, with its lines
of transportation cut off to Europe, one of the simpler options for Turkmenistan,
is to renegotiate relations with Gazprom; however, it is clear that Turkmenistan
should look towards other options for exporting its natural gas.
The major export route under consideration for Turkmen
gas is to Turkey, either through
Iran or via a Trans-Caspian gas pipeline. Other
options under consideration include a pipeline to Pakistan and Indid via
Afghanistan or a extremely long route to China and eventually Japan.
Individual Route Pages:
Turkmenistan-Iran-Turkey
Turkmenistan-Trans-Caspian-Turkey
Turkmenistan-Pakistan-India
Turkmenistan-China-Japan
Turkmenistan Gas Links