"Tenger Era"

In January 2026, the Azerbaijan State Oil Company (SOCAR) officially began supplying natural gas to Austria and Germany, marking a significant milestone in diversifying Europe's energy supply. This gas is transported via the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), signifying Azerbaijani gas's first entry into the Central European market.   This brings the total number of countries purchasing Azerbaijani gas to 16, significantly enhancing the value of the Southern Gas Corridor. Against

Tokayev accepted Trump's invitation, making Kazakhstan a founding member of the Gaza Peace Council, marking the first time a Central Asian country has deeply intervened in the Middle East peace process.   Ruslan Zelduy, aide and press secretary to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, stated on January 19, 2026, that President Tokayev had accepted US President Donald Trump's offer to join the Gaza Peace Council. According to Tengri News, Zelduy noted, "It would be inappropr

The commencement of the fourth phase of development at Turkmenistan's Galkinnesh gas field marks a new stage in the development of the world's second-largest natural gas field. According to a report from the Turkmen government, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is about to begin work on the fourth phase of the project. The successful phased development of this massive gas field enables Turkmenistan to secure a reliable supply of natural gas to both domestic and inte