Turkmenistan integrates an Artificial Intelligence into the oil and gas sector
The Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan plans to launch pilot projects with international partners to apply an Artificial Intelligence (AI) for forecasting in the oil and gas sector. This was announced by Hajymyrat Hudaygulyyev, the Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan, during his speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026). According to the Minister, AI will also be utilized in managing transport and transit corridors, as well as optimizing water resources in agriculture. Furthermore, an AI Competence Center is set to be established under a «Türkmentelekom» Telecommunications Company of the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan. The center will focus on conducting research and training highly qualified specialists—essentially supporting the nation's digital priorities. The Minister of Communications Hajymyrat Hudaygulyyev emphasized that over the past three years, the capacity of international internet channels in the country has increased tenfold. This forms the foundation for the development of digital services, e-commerce, and cross-border data exchange. According to him, Turkmenistan views artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and cybersecurity as key drivers of economic growth. The country is already implementing AI solutions in education, healthcare, agriculture, and transportation.