Trend: Energy Charter Forum unveils important obstacle with energy transportation

Sources of supply are abundant in Eurasia, but the transportation of energy sources from where they are produced to where they are needed remains an important obstacle, read a message on conclusion of the Energy Charter Forum held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

“The availability of stable and affordable energy supplies is crucial for the economic development of all nations, whether they are advanced or emerging economies, or developing countries,” the message said. “Ensuring energy security and diversifying sources and routes of supply and final markets have been identified as a common objective.”

Ministers and high ranking officials from governments, international organizations and industry gathered at the Ashgabat Energy Charter Forum, co-organized by the government of Turkmenistan and the Energy Charter Secretariat.

The topic of their debate was reliable and stable transit of energy.  MORE