Turkmenistan called key to Nabucco
11/2/2009“Turkmenistan has the potential to emerge as a top gas-producing nation, making the Nabucco pipeline to Europe likely, company officials said.”
This UPI analysis highlights Ashgabat’s growing importance in EU’s energy security prospects. Will Europe be able to forge strong diplomatic and commercial relations with the Turkmens?
“There are several meetings planned for the Nabucco pipeline in 2009, with a key meeting scheduled tentatively in Ankara in April. Turkey would host the largest portion of the pipeline.
Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek plans to discuss Nabucco Friday during a visit to Turkmenistan. The Czech Republic holds the EU presidency currently.”
