Latest news
Resources
Uzbekistan Discovers Major Gas Deposit at Record Depth on Ustyurt Plateau
Mirziyoyev also underlined the growing global demand for lithium
The Aral Sea in 2025: From Environmental Tragedy to Cultural and Eco-Tourism Revival
Once a symbol of ecological disaster, the Aral Sea region is reinventing itself through tourism, culture and environmental initiatives
Drax faces FCA probe over biomass sourcing claims
UK energy giant Drax is under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority over “historical statements” on wood pellet sourcing, raising questions about subsidies worth billions
TAQA Expands Water Projects in Uzbekistan with $1.2 Bn GS Inima Deal
GS Inima operates close to 50 projects
Gas Blowout in Muynak Successfully Contained Without Casualties
Uzbekneftgaz immediately set up a round-the-clock operational headquarters
Japan Opens First Osmotic Power Plant in Fukuoka
The facility, only the second of its kind in the world, uses osmosis to produce 880,000 kWh of renewable electricity each year
Uzbekistan Reports Drop in Gas Production but 38% Growth in Exports by July 2025
Gas condensate production also decreased
Uzbekistan and UNESCAP Launch Space-based Drought Monitoring for Central Asia
Central Asia, and particularly Uzbekistan, is not immune to these threats
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan Sign $243 Mln Power Infrastructure Agreements
The projects will enable Afghanistan to import up to 1,000 MW of electricity
FAO Food Price Index Rises in July 2025 as Meat and Vegetable Oils Push Costs Higher
Overall, the index was 9.2 points or 7.6% higher than a year earlier
Uzatom Explores Integration of Large Nuclear Power Plant into National Grid
Plans for a high-capacity nuclear plant in Uzbekistan were first announced in October 2024
Uzbekistan to Begin Small Nuclear Plant Construction in Jizzakh by March 2026
The timeline was discussed at a meeting on Tashkent’s energy supply.
Uzbekistan Backs Korean Eco-Friendly Heating for New Tashkent
Investors Pledge $566 Mln for Mineral Projects in Uzbekistan’s Navoi Region
The investments in these projects will enable industrial production to grow by 2.5 trillion soums
Singapore-Based Company to Acquire Uzbek Mining Firm
The company intends to acquire 100% of the shares
Opinions
How America’s new regulatory approach could balance innovation with oversight and reclaim its leadership in the global crypto market.
Head of Primary Markets for Europe at the London Stock Exchange explains how to prepare for an IPO, the role of Eurobonds, valuation discount, and investor interest in Uzbekistan
Franklin Templeton says state-owned companies in Uzbekistan have learned to engage with investors — a key shift in the country’s investment landscape
Olga Titovets, Chief Technical Officer at the European office of PMtech Group, on technology, resilience and the changing role of women in engineering
China National Gold Eyes Mineral Exploration Opportunities in Uzbekistan
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the parties
NASA Satellite Data Sheds New Light on Uzbekistan’s Urban and Economic Growth
The number of poorly lit rural areas dropped from 129 to 102
Uzbekistan Looks to Belarus as Model for Nuclear Power Development
Talks focused on integrating large-scale NPPs into national power systems
Uzbekistan Leads Global Gold Purchases in June
How much gold did the regulator purchase?
Uzbekistan Sets Green Power Record in July with Over 1.2 Bn kWh Generated
This amount represents 17% of the country’s total energy production for the month
OPEC+ Moves to Restore Oil Output with Major September Increase
The agreement also includes an additional quota adjustment for the UAE