Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) Gas Pipeline

partially completed

The TAPI gas pipeline project aims to connect Turkmenistan's vast natural gas reserves to the growing energy needs of South Asia, passing through Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. The pipeline is intended to provide energy independence from Russia, generate revenue for Turkmenistan, and supply reliable fuel to Pakistan's expanding economy. The project has faced geopolitical challenges and delays, with Turkmenistan completing most of its pipeline section, while Afghanistan and Pakistan have made minimal progress. The first phase focuses on completing the pipeline from Turkmenistan through Afghanistan into Pakistan within 3-5 years, with India's participation to follow later. The estimated cost is around $10 billion.