TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 17. Uzbekneftegaz
has instructed the Shurtan Oil and Gas Production Directorate to
develop a program to reduce imports in 2026 and a localization
strategy for 2026–2030, Trend reports via the company.
The instructions were issued during a meeting chaired by the
Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Uzbekneftegaz, Abdugani
Sanginov, with senior officials of the Shurtan Oil and Gas
Production Department.
Under its localization strategy, Shurtan Oil has been tasked
with increasing the utilization of domestically produced goods and
services in its investment projects and operations, aiming to
reduce dependence on imports.
In efforts to enhance energy efficiency, the directorate has
been instructed to prepare detailed calculations for integrating an
additional 30 MW of renewable energy capacity. Simultaneously,
Shurtan Oil is expected to reduce electricity consumption by
optimizing the operational modes of small compressor stations that
rely on electrical power.
In parallel, Uzbekistan has increased its natural gas exports
while reducing imports between January and November 2025. According
to the National Statistics Committee, natural gas imports decreased
to $1.4 billion, marking a 1.1% year-on-year reduction.
Over the past four years, Uzbekistan’s natural gas production
has fallen by 21.7%, primarily due to weaknesses in planning and
financial constraints. In 2025 alone, production dropped by 5.1%
compared to the previous year, underscoring the urgency of the
corrective measures being implemented in the sector.
