| ID | 136823 |
| Title Proper | Energy politics in Central Asia |
| Other Title Information | pendulum swings to Turkmenistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mishra, Ranjana |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The energy problem in Turkmenistan is primarily geopolitics and secondarily pipelines. The tertiary issues are economic, political and social implications. Gas deposits are strewn over all the country, generating aspirations nationwide for a better living and expectations worldwide how to use Turkmen energy. Turkmenistan has become the centre of attraction in Central Asia for all those who wish to pitch their hopes for energy with it. Proven gas reserves and many of its deposits are located in disputed areas of the Caspian Sea on which littoral states have failed to reach agreement on maritime borders. These fields remain either unexplored or under explored. There is an intense competition for energy security among regional and extra-regional powers. It has unleashed rivalries among large neighbors and distant superpowers. But for regional powers, interests extend much beyond commercial considerations. Turkmenistan being landlocked holds an important position in terms of energy MARKET because for transportation it has to depend on others. Turkmenistan has four pipeline options but all options have pros and cons. The paper is based on empirical studies as the author had visited the place and had interactions with high officials and laymen that helped frame the paper to deal with various aspects as to how sale of energy to outside world could improve the socio-economic condition of Turkmenistan. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol.36, No.1; Jan.2015: p.75-80 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2015-01 36, 1 |
| Standard Number | Geopolitics |