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Uzbekistan and IFC discuss transport and energy projects

Uzbekistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) discussed cooperation in infrastructure, energy, water management and private sector development. The meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov and IFC Regional Vice President for the Middle East and Central Asia Imad Fakhoury took place on 15 October 2026 in Bangkok, on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank annual meetings.

UzDailyOctober 18, 2026, 21:18

Uzbekistan, AIIB explore transport, energy and water projects

Uzbekistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) discussed expanding cooperation on road and railway networks, logistics corridors, energy infrastructure and water systems during a meeting in Bangkok on October 15. According to a statement from the Uzbekistan Ministry of Economy and Finance, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Kuchkarov met AIIB President Zou Jiayi on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.

TrendOctober 18, 2026, 20:13

Mass power outages hit Issyk-Kul region on October 18

Mass electricity outages were recorded across the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan on the evening of October 18, according to local residents. They said power was lost in Issyk-Kul, Tyup and Ak-Suu districts, as well as in the city of Karakol.

Kaktus.mediaOctober 18, 2026, 20:05

Iran Increases Electricity Imports from Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan exported 33,160 million kWh of electricity to the Islamic Republic of Iran in January–August 2026, the State Statistics Committee reported, as cited by Trend. The exports generated $942 thousand in revenue.

TrendOctober 18, 2026, 19:01

Azeri Light oil price falls to $116 per barrel

The price of Azerbaijan's Azeri Light crude oil on the global market fell by $2.78, or 2.33%, to $116.26 per barrel, a source in the oil market told Report. According to trading results, Brent crude oil futures for December stood at $116.59 per barrel.

Report.azOctober 18, 2026, 18:53

Mirziyoyev Discusses New Power Plants and Fuel Supplies With Foreign Investors

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met business representatives from Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, China and other countries on October 16 at the first meeting of the Investors Council in the fuel and energy sector, the presidential press service said.

Spot.uzOctober 18, 2026, 18:45

Kyrgyzstan grants Kyrgyzgeology right to explore limestone and rubble stone in Osh region

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has granted Kyrgyzgeology the right to carry out geological exploration of limestone and rubble stone in Osh region. The report was published in Russian by AKIpress.

AKIpressOctober 18, 2026, 17:40

Subsoil users may lose licenses after three years below 25% of planned output

Kyrgyzstan may terminate a subsoil use license if a company extracts less than 25% of the annual volume set in the license for three consecutive years. The norm was discussed on October 15, 2026, at a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the parliament.

AKIpressOctober 18, 2026, 14:09

BTC pipeline carried over 18 million tonnes of oil in nine months

According to a report published by the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline transported 18.857 million tonnes of oil in January–September 2026. Based on Trend's calculations using the committee's data, this is 1.712 million tonnes, or 8.3 percent, lower than in the same period of 2025, when 20.569 million tonnes were transported.

Day.azOctober 18, 2026, 13:53

Power outages in winter: Uzbek grid operator explains planned cuts and preparations

About 35% of electricity consumers in Uzbekistan used more than 200 kWh in August, according to a press conference held on 8 October with the leadership of the Regional Electric Networks. Gazeta reported that the country has 8,344,000 electricity consumers in total, of whom 5,682,000 used up to 200 kWh in August, 1,135,000 used 200-300 kWh and 354,000 used over 300 kWh.

Gazeta.uzOctober 18, 2026, 13:29

Ankara wants pragmatism on oil and principles from Baku

In a column for AzerNEWS, Farman Aydin asks whether Ankara regards Baku as an equal sovereign partner or as an ally whose foreign policy should conform to Turkish expectations. The question comes amid controversy over oil exports through the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline. The author argues that strategic partnerships cannot rely on historical sentiment alone and require mutual respect, consistent principles, and recognition that even close allies retain the right to pursue their own national interests.

AzernewsOctober 18, 2026, 13:05

Uzbekistan's green energy output reaches 9.1 billion kWh

Uzbekistan produced 9.1 billion kWh of green energy in January–August 2026. Over the past four years, the development of this sector has helped save more than 6.5 billion cubic metres of natural gas and prevent the release of over 14.5 million tonnes of harmful gases into the atmosphere.

UzDailyOctober 18, 2026, 11:20

Fuel shipments to Nizhny Bestyakh station continue in Yakutia

In the Russian region of Yakutia, deliveries of petroleum products to the Nizhny Bestyakh station are continuing as part of planned work to replenish fuel storage facilities. The total volume of the shipment is 19.5 thousand tonnes, according to Deputy Minister for Civil Defence and Life Safety of the Population Nikita Pavlov.

YSIAOctober 18, 2026, 09:50

Uzbekistan to expand deep processing of natural gas

Uzbekistan intends to expand deep processing of natural gas to produce high value-added products, rather than limiting its use to fuel for electricity generation. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this on October 16 at an open dialogue with investors in the fuel and energy sector, stressing the economic value created by processing.

UzDailyOctober 18, 2026, 09:34

Mirziyoyev urges China Energy to invest in Navoi region water supply

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has urged China Energy International to make new investments in the water supply system of the Navoi region. The issue was discussed on October 16 at a meeting with the heads of Chinese companies CAMCE, China Energy and Sinoma Energy, and the chairman of the board of directors of Oman's Voltamp Energy, Sayyid Ayman Al Busaidi. The presidential press service reported the meeting.

UzDailyOctober 18, 2026, 08:54

Uzbekistan to publish first national energy master plan through 2050

Uzbekistan will for the first time develop a National Energy Development Master Plan through 2050 and publish it openly. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this on October 16 at an open dialogue with investors in the fuel and energy sector.

UzDailyOctober 18, 2026, 08:38

Fergana Valley to receive part of its electricity from other regions

Part of the electricity demand in Uzbekistan's Fergana, Andijan and Namangan regions is covered by generation in other parts of the country. Officials said the load on electricity grids will rise as new industrial zones and large enterprises are launched. The statement was made on 16 October at an open dialogue between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and investors in the fuel and energy sector.

UzDailyOctober 18, 2026, 08:22

Kazakh oil overtakes Brent in price: experts explain the reasons

Kazakhstan's CPC Blend crude, which has historically sold below the Brent benchmark, now trades well above it. According to Oilprice, cited by Tengrinews.kz, CPC Blend was priced at $128 per barrel against $109.86 for Brent, a premium of about 16.5 percent. The reversal came in September 2026, and on some days in late September and October the gap exceeded $15–20 per barrel.

TengrinewsOctober 18, 2026, 08:14

Transport & Infrastructure

Worn heating networks and overloaded substations in Almaty to be upgraded under MEKS project

Worn heating networks and overloaded electrical substations in Almaty will be upgraded under the national Modernisation of Energy and Utilities Sectors (MEKS) project. According to the project's press service, the work will improve the reliability of heating and electricity supply, reduce outages and create capacity to connect new consumers.

InformburoOctober 18, 2026, 07:08

Omani firm Voltamp Energy plans transformer production in Uzbekistan

Omani company Voltamp Energy intends to develop high-voltage transformer production and build solar power plants in Uzbekistan. The company sees the country as a base for further expansion into other CIS markets.

UzDailyOctober 18, 2026, 04:27

Syrdarya-2 power plant to start strengthening Uzbekistan's grid this winter, EDF says

Cédric Lebouche, EDF's executive vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, told a meeting Mirziyoyev held with fuel and energy investors on October 16 that the 1,600 MW Syrdarya-2 gas plant will start strengthening Uzbekistan's energy system this winter.

Gazeta.uzOctober 18, 2026, 04:03

Heat Tariffs in Uzbekistan to Be Raised to Cover Production Costs

Uzbekistan plans to significantly raise hot water and heat supply tariffs from 1 November 2026, and from 1 May 2028 to index them annually to inflation, capped at 10 percent. A draft government resolution on the changes has been put up for public discussion.

Kun.uzOctober 18, 2026, 02:17

Russia extends refinery modernization agreements to July 2027

The Russian government has extended the validity of agreements on modernizing oil refining capacity until 1 July 2027. At the same time, requirements for the quality of gasoline produced have been adjusted. The decree was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Tatar-informOctober 18, 2026, 00:33

Turkey's first floating production platform sent to Black Sea

Turkey's first floating production platform, Osman Gazi, has been sent from Filyos Port, where its infrastructure was built, to its service location in the Black Sea.

Report.azOctober 18, 2026, 00:11

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