Deal ensures supplies of natural gas

World's second-largest field will bring benefits to China and Turkmenistan

The Chinese and Turkmen presidents announced on Wednesday the completion of the first phase of the Galkynysh gas field, which will supply gas to China.

China National Petroleum Corporation also signed a new contract to import gas from Galkynysh - the world's second-largest gas field - a deal experts said will ensure China's growing natural gas supply and help Turkmenistan secure a stable buyer.