• How many oil & gas fields are there in Uzbekistan?
  • The licences and subsoil rights to develop 103 oil and gas fields across Uzbekistan were transferred to the company in 2019, containing 762.5mn metric tons of oil and 127bn 3 of gas of natural gas. About 52% of the company¡¯s resource base is classified as undergoing development, while a further 48% is at the exploration stage. There are 769 wells.
  • Why does Uzbekistan have a refinery?
  • The refinery is designed for a later doubling of capacity and to process not only condensate but also crude from Uzbek oil fields. In its current configuration, it has increased Uzbekistan’s refining capacity by about 30%.
  • How is Saneg advancing oil and gas production in Uzbekistan?
  • Saneg is advancing a number of projects to expand oil and gas production in Uzbekistan and add value to those resources downstream. [Gas in Transition, Volume 3, Issue 1] Uzbekistan is moving forward with a series of projects to modernise and expand its oil and gas industry.
  • How much natural gas does Uzbekistan produce a year?
  • Since the early 2000s, Uzbekistan has been exporting 10-15 bcm of natural gas annually (15 bcm in 2018: 8 bcm to China; 4.5 bcm to Russia; 2.5 bcm to Kazakhstan; and 500?550 mcm to other Central Asian countries). On top of its domestic oil production, Uzbekistan imports additional crude oil for its refineries (around 30% of total input in 2018).
  • Does Uzbekistan have a refining infrastructure?
  • While Uzbekistan is currently focusing on its upstream sector for foreign petroleum investment, efforts are continuing in development of a modern refining infrastructure in that country.
  • Why is natural gas important in Uzbekistan?
  • As of 2021, natural gas stands out as the predominant source of electricity generation in Uzbekistan, contributing to 88% of the overall electricity output. This significant dependency on natural gas underscores its vital role in the nation’s energy strategy.