### 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