Galkynysh
Confirmed as a supergiant in 2006, onshore Karakum, among the largest gas fields in the world.
Overview
Galkynysh, meaning renaissance, anchors Turkmen export ambitions toward China and beyond. Phased development partners came and went with contract disputes. It ranks second only to South Pars by some reserve estimates.
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