AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Deal: Abu Dhabi’s XRG and Italy’s Eni have signed with Argentina’s YPF to buy 32% each in three upstream blocks in the Vaca Muerta basin, feeding YPF’s planned 12 mtpa Argentina LNG project (YPF keeps 36%). Diplomacy: Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called Turkmenistan’s Hero-Arkadag (Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov) to congratulate him on his birthday and praised the strategic partnership; similar calls were made with Uzbekistan’s Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Public Health & Security: Reports say rats were found at a Turkmen presidential residence near Ashgabat, triggering an overnight extermination; lab tests reportedly found no dangerous infections. Culture: Culture Week in Balkan velayat ended with events tied to Magtymguly Fragi’s Day, and officials announced Culture Week 2027 will be held in Dashoguz. Trade & Logistics: A new China–Turkmenistan rail service launched, while Air Belgium plans cargo flights via Ashgabat from early August. Economy: SCRMET auctions totaled over $58.6m, with foreign-currency purchases including Türkmennebit liquefied gas and ECO-93 gasoline. International: A 6.2 quake in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush sent tremors felt across Pakistan, parts of India, and as far as Turkmenistan.
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