What do the dossiers say about hydrocarbon development in Turkmenistan?
Taken together, the dossiers speak not only to the current status of hydrocarbon development in the country, but also to the strong¡ªand in some cases, long-standing¡ªdesire by companies to seal new deals with the government of Turkmenistan.
Is Crude Accountability the most opaque industry in Turkmenistan?
Crude Accountability¡¯s previous Dossier (2012) offered a rare glimpse into one of the most opaque industries in Turkmenistan. Over the past decade, more players have emerged and more details have become known regarding the major exploration and production agreements in effect.
What are the documents based on in Turkmenistan?
The dossiers are based primarily on English and Russian language news articles, press releases, company websites, and, in some cases, direct correspondence with the companies. It remains difficult to pinpoint details on company operations, particularly those undertaken by the numerous oilfield services companies contracted in Turkmenistan.