Roadmap for the development of green hydrogen energy discussed at OSCE-organized roundtable in Turkmenistan

On May 11, 2022, the Centre in Ashgabat organized an online roundtable to discuss the pilot project of the roadmap for the development of green hydrogen energy in Turkmenistan. The event is a continuation of a series of events aimed at the development of hydrogen energy in the country. The event aims to review and identify the main objectives and priorities of the pilot project, and to discuss the further development of the Roadmap. 

Representatives of key ministries and government agencies, including members of the interdepartmental working group on development of hydrogen energy in Turkmenistan, state concerns “Turkmengas” and “Turkmenoil,” state corporations “Turkmengeology” and “Turkmen chemicals,” as well as higher education institutions attended the event.

Opening the session, Rune Castberg, Officer-in-Charge of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat said, “Today’s round table is an important step to support Turkmenistan in elaboration of a roadmap for the development of green hydrogen energy.

Two international experts from Belarus facilitated discussions on hydrogen production using renewable energy sources and natural gas as part of the Roadmap development, providing legislative support for "green" hydrogen production, intensification of international cooperation in the field of "green" hydrogen energy development and entering foreign markets.

Based on the outcomes of the roundtable discussion the Centre will develop the first draft Roadmap in consultation with governmental partners and prepare its final version upon their feedback and comments.

"This document will provide a platform for the introduction of advanced technologies for the development of alternative low-carbon energy and the practical use of its sources, as well as forming the basis for the formation of the National Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy," added Castberg.