The Capital Repair Trust of the Turkmennebit state concern is making significant strides in the Balkan province’s fields. Through well overhauls, they’ve breathed new life into depleted or inactive wells, leading to an additional 59,000 tons of oil and 28.4 million cubic meters of gas extracted from the Turkmennebit fields in western Turkmenistan in January-May […]
Ambassador of Azerbaijan visited the western region of Turkmenistan
On 13-14 May 2024, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Gismet Gozalov made a trip to the Balkan province, the Azerbaijani Embassy reports. During his visit, Gismet Gozalov met with the governor of the Balkan province, the mayor of Turkmenbashi city, the chairman of the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan “Denizderyayollary”, the head […]
Balkan Businessman Experiments with Banana Cultivation
Sherip Ashyrov, an entrepreneur from Turkmenistan’s Balkan province, has achieved a first this year – a successful harvest of bananas. Two years ago, Ashyrov, based in the Kizilarvat district, embarked on an innovative project: cultivating bananas and lemons. This fresh idea resonated with the experienced farmer, who involved his family to join the venture. Together, […]
Turkmen Delegations to visit Astrakhan Region
Two delegations from Turkmenistan are set to visit the Astrakhan region of Russia in the coming days, aiming to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for collaboration. A delegation representing the Balkan province of Turkmenistan will visit Astrakhan soon. During a meeting between the Consul of Turkmenistan, Gadam Ilamanov, and Astrakhan’s Minister of External Relations, Vladimir […]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the ceremony on the occasion of commissioning and laying the foundation of new energy and social infrastructure facilities in Balkan Province
Dear friends! Dear guests! Today, in the Turkmenbashi district of the Balkan province, we are laying the foundation of a new electric power station, as well as social and cultural infrastructure facilities in the village of Guvlymayak. At the same time, in a solemn atmosphere, we will put into operation a high–voltage overhead power transmission […]
Turkmenistan Launches New Energy and Social Infrastructure Projects in the West
On Friday, 3 November 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new power plant and social infrastructure in Balkan province, western region of Turkmenistan. The President also participated in the commissioning of a high-voltage overhead power transmission line along the Mary-Akhal route and two gas turbine installations at the Turkmenbashi complex of […]
New Power Plant to Boost Turkmenistan’s Economy and Energy Exports
A new combined power plant with a capacity of 1,574 megawatts will be built in the western region of Turkmenistan, the Balkan province. The project was presented to the National leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on Monday, 9 October 2023. The new plant will increase the capacity of the national energy system. Currently, Turkmenistan […]
SerdarGB made a working trip to the Balkan province and talked with private farmers
On Tuesday, 13 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to the western region of the country – the Balkan province, during which he got acquainted with the implementation of the state program for the socio-economic development of the province and the pace of the grain harvesting campaign. The head of state went by […]
Balkan province is a driver of the fuel and energy complex development in Turkmenistan
The Balkan province is a center of strategic hydrocarbon wealth of Turkmenistan. Almost all 40 oil fields of the country are concentrated in the western region, and it is this region that provides the bulk of Turkmen exports of commercial oil and gas condensate. The task of industrial development of the Caspian lowland, which is […]
President of Turkmenistan visits Balkan province to encourage private farmers
nCa News and Commentary President Berdimuhamedov visited a privately owned wheat farm and an agro-industrial complex in the Bereket district of Balkan province on Wednesday (17 June 2020). As in the earlier such visits to Lebap, Mary, and Dashoguz provinces, the purpose was to encourage private farmers and highlight their contribution toward attainment and maintenance […]