A big game in the Caspian Sea - review on Khachin.az website As we know, Turkmenistan has long been looking for new opportunities to diversify the export of its huge gas reserves, and the trans-Caspian route is one of the most optimal options. The Trans-Caucasus gas pipeline project is increasingly being discussed in official and diplomatic negotiations against the backdrop of US efforts to strengthen its position in Central Asia and the South Caucasus. In particular, during the visit of the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Samir Paul Kapoor, to Ashgabat on November 3, there were discussions about the transportation of Turkmen gas to European markets via the Caspian Sea. In the official press release of the parties regarding the meetings of the American diplomat in Ashgabat, it is noted that issues of expanding cooperation in the field of energy, trade and attracting American investments were discussed. Although this project is not specifically mentioned in the official information. The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs met with Turkmenistan's national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and then held talks with Foreign Minister Rashid Mardov. The reports of the talks provided by both sides did not contain specific details but sounded optimistic. You can read more here.