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Uzbekistan: oil, gas and energy

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Uzbekneftegaz and CNPC discuss fuel supplies and M-25 accident response

Uzbekneftegaz Chairman Abdugani Sanginov met on 20 October with a delegation of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) led by Director General Zhou Xinhuai, according to the Uzbek company's press service. Talks covered cooperation in geological exploration, drilling, seismic research, gas production efficiency, digitalisation and equipment supplies. The company says total cooperation with CNPC exceeds $1 billion, but gives no breakdown.

Gazeta.uzOctober 23, 2026, 09:11

Over 120 Violations Found in Three Days of Liquefied Gas Raids in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's State Security Service (DXX) reported that more than 120 violations were uncovered during raids on liquefied gas supply carried out on October 19–21. The operations were conducted jointly with staff from the DXX, the Interior Ministry, the Prosecutor General's Office, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and O‘zenergoinspeksiya.

DaryoOctober 23, 2026, 06:08

Half of Uzbekistan's irrigated land is salinised, study finds

Uzbekistan's Center for Economic Research and Reforms has published a scientific study on decarbonising the country's agriculture. The center's press service said the research was presented at an international seminar held on 19–20 October at the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

DaryoOctober 22, 2026, 09:50

Türkiye Sends First Floating Gas Production Platform to Black Sea Field

Türkiye's first floating gas production platform, the Osman Gazi, is leaving Filyos port for the Sakarya gas field in the Black Sea. Once the project starts operating, natural gas output is expected to more than double, from 9.5 million cubic meters per day to 20 million cubic meters per day.

UzAOctober 19, 2026, 20:26

Uzbekistan begins privatisation and IPO preparations for GTL plant

Preparations have begun to privatise the Uzbekistan GTL plant in Uzbekistan, whose construction cost at least $3.42 billion. The State Assets Management Agency (DABA) is also considering placing the company's shares through an initial public offering (IPO), and says international investors have expressed interest. However, the plant's financial indicators were not disclosed at a press conference.

Gazeta.uzOctober 19, 2026, 18:31

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

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

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

Uzbekistan proposes raising electricity baseline to 350 kWh for non-gasified areas

Uzbekistan has proposed raising the monthly basic electricity norm from 200 kWh to 350 kWh for residents of non-gasified areas and territories with natural gas supply interruptions. Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Khurshed Mustafayev announced the proposal at an October 14 press conference.

UzDailyOctober 17, 2026, 16:27

Uzbekistan to end state monopoly on liquefied gas supply

Uzbekistan plans to hand over liquefied gas supply across the country to the private sector in 2027. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the plan during an open dialogue with investors in the fuel and energy sector. Currently, 3.8 million households in the country use liquefied gas. The supply system, previously a state monopoly, is gradually introducing market mechanisms.

DaryoOctober 17, 2026, 12:48

Bukhara and Fergana oil refineries to be modernised

Uzbekistan plans to modernise the oil refineries in Bukhara and Fergana, according to a report by UzA. The President stressed that gas should not only be used to generate electricity but also deeply processed to create greater added value.

UzAOctober 17, 2026, 05:32

Mirziyoyev Holds Talks with Energy Investors at Fuel-Energy Council

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation led by Muhammad Abunayyan, co-chair of the Uzbekistan–Saudi Business Council and head of ACWA's board, during the first meeting of the Fuel and Energy Sector Investors Council. The sides discussed expanding practical cooperation and accelerating priority joint projects, as Saudi companies' interest in Uzbekistan's market keeps growing.

Kun.uzOctober 17, 2026, 04:35

Uzbek President Discusses New Energy Projects with Foreign Investors

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed the implementation of investment projects with companies from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the UAE, Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom. At a meeting with Mohammad Abunayyan, chairman of the board of Saudi company ACWA, the sides addressed expanding cooperation and accelerating joint projects. It was noted that Saudi companies are actively investing in Uzbekistan, particularly in green energy, infrastructure and high technology.

Kun.uzOctober 17, 2026, 00:08

Uzbekistan Continues Receiving Russian Gas After Pipeline Explosion

Uzbekistan continues to receive Russian gas under existing agreements, despite an explosion on the Central Asia–Center gas pipeline in Russia, officials said on October 14. Representatives of the Ministries of Energy and of Economy and Finance made the statement at a press conference on energy tariff reform.

UzDailyOctober 16, 2026, 21:02

President Mirziyoyev discusses joint projects with SOCAR and British Petroleum

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Rovshan Najaf, head of Azerbaijan's SOCAR, and Giovanni Cristofolini, senior vice president of British Petroleum (BP). The two executives had come to Uzbekistan to take part in a meeting of the investors' council in the fuel and energy sector.

DaryoOctober 16, 2026, 20:05

Uzbekistan to offer foreign investors 128 more oil and gas blocks

Uzbekistan aims to expand cooperation with foreign companies in oil and gas exploration, improving field efficiency and deep processing of raw materials. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this on October 16 during an open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors.

Gazeta.uzOctober 16, 2026, 17:08

Investors Council for energy sector to be formed, led by Saida Mirziyoyeva

Uzbekistan will set up an Investors Council in the fuel and energy sector, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during an open dialogue with sector investors. The council will be headed by Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential Administration.

DaryoOctober 16, 2026, 14:33

New gas-condensate field opens in Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region

A new gas-condensate field, Burisoy, has been discovered in Guzar district of Kashkadarya region, on Shurtan territory, through geological exploration. The work aimed to strengthen the hydrocarbon raw material base, replenish existing reserves and search for new fields.

DaryoOctober 14, 2026, 15:38

Uzbekistan proposes 5,000-soum propane price for households from 1 November

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan proposes raising retail prices of liquefied gas (propane) for households and introducing targeted subsidies. The draft resolution, published on the SOVAZ portal for discussing regulatory acts, aims to introduce market mechanisms in gas supply, attract private businesses and increase subsidy efficiency.

Spot.uzOctober 14, 2026, 12:14

Gas pipeline accident in Russia did not affect transit to Uzbekistan

A rupture of a main gas pipeline in Russia's Penza region did not affect Russian gas supplies to Kazakhstan or transit to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy told TASS. Deliveries to Kazakhstan continue normally under existing contracts, and transit toward Uzbekistan is running at planned volumes. The ministry said Gazprom had made no requests to change supply modes through dispatch channels.

UzDailyOctober 14, 2026, 11:45

Illegal energy use caused 825 billion soums in damage in Uzbekistan in nine months

Uzbekistan's Uzenergoinspection, the energy inspectorate under the Cabinet of Ministers, reported that 2,795 cases of illegal use of energy resources and rule violations were identified in the first nine months of 2026. Illegal use of 129.1 million cubic metres of natural gas and 226.4 million kWh of electricity caused total damage of 825.3 billion soums to state interests. Administrative protocols were drawn up against 4,196 consumers.

Gazeta.uzOctober 14, 2026, 11:44

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