The deal, struck in July at the height of the row between Russia and Turkmenistan, was widely seen as a signal from Ashgabat that it was considering throwing its weight behind the project.
Although a spokeswoman for RWE declined to comment on the political significance of the deal, she said that the firm viewed the deal as a first step on gaining greater access to the isolated state’s energy riches.
“What I’d suggest is to take it as a starting point for a long-term partnership. This is what we’re aiming for: a long-term, sustainable relationship with Turkmenistan,” spokeswoman Carolin Reese said.
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