When will Uzbekistan transition to wholesale electricity and natural gas?

The transition to wholesale markets for electricity and natural gas is a key part of Uzbekistan’s broader energy reforms. The country aims to finalize the shift to the wholesale electricity market by 2027, with the natural gas wholesale market following in 2028.

How is Uzbekistan diversifying its power generation?

That being said, Uzbekistan is making progress toward diversifying its power generation with the use of renewable sources. For example, in terms of the economy, over 80 percent of total energy use is still generated by gas; as far as power generation goes, its genesis remains equally dominant.

How can Uzbekistan strengthen its energy security?

By minimising reliance on gas imports and pursuing the decarbonization of its economy, Uzbekistan can strengthen its energy security. Uzbekistan’s decarbonization efforts depend on strengthening cross-border energy flows, particularly through enhanced power transmission and a more flexible regional electricity trade.

How many kilowatts a thermal power plant produces in Uzbekistan?

In 2018, the power plants of Thermal Power Plants JSC generated 56.3 billion kilowatts of electricity and released 7.5 million Gcal of thermal energy. The total installed capacity of power plants in Uzbekistan is more than 14,000 MW.

How much power will Uzbekistan's new power plant provide?

This new plant will have capacity equivalent to 8% of Uzbekistan's total generation capability and will be able to meet 15% of the country's overall power demand when complete.

What is the energy sector like in Uzbekistan?

In Uzbekistan, the energy sector is concentrated in the hands of two monopolies, Uzbekenergo and Uzbekneftegaz, with mineral resources and rare-earth minerals concentrated at metallurgy plants, which the government intends to upgrade through a number of sponsored programmes, and with the active assistance of foreign contractors and suppliers.