Turkmenistan, using its rich solar resources and natural gas reserves, is determined to play an important role in shaping a sustainable and clean energy future. The country plans to achieve zero growth in greenhouse gas emissions in the medium term, starting from 2030, and significantly reduce emissions year-on-year in the long term, Turkmen Ambassador to Belgium Sapar Palvanov said, Turkmenportal.tm reports.
He spoke at the Future of Clean Energy for Central Asia conference organized by the Brussels Energy Club.
In recent years, Turkmenistan has been steadily reducing the carbon intensity of its products, Palvanov stressed. According to expert estimates, economic growth until 2030 will be accompanied by a decrease in energy consumption per unit of GDP.
Turkmenistan's National Climate Change Strategy includes guidelines for developing measures to reduce methane emissions from the extraction, transportation and distribution of natural gas. These efforts and practical steps of Turkmenistan are carried out in close cooperation with international institutions and foreign partners. This area, which has not yet been fully developed, offers great opportunities for foreign investors, the Turkmen diplomat emphasized.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
July 5, 2023