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“Blue Economy of the Caspian”

Published in Diýar Magazine, Issue No. 4 (2025), this article emphasizes the importance of developing Turkmenistan’s “blue economy,” particularly through the use of marine and ocean-based energy sources. It highlights the urgency of climate change and Turkmenistan’s recent practical steps toward sustainable development.
Key topics:

• Marine energy – using wave, tidal, and offshore wind power as renewable sources;
• The potential of the Caspian Sea, including the example of Gyzylsuv Island;
• Wave energy converters – with output capacities ranging from 40 to 100 kW;
• Benefits for small islands and coastal zones, especially in providing electricity and fresh drinking water;

The article’s author, Associate Professor Ahmet Pendjiyev of the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction, emphasizes the strategic role of the Caspian region in Turkmenistan’s energy transition.

For the full text of the publication, see the attached PDF.