Goldman Sachs Raises 2026 Brent and WTI Forecasts
The bank warned of downside risks to its fourth-quarter 2026 forecasts
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Central Asia Population May Reach 96 Mln by 2040
However, such numbers will also place enormous strain on infrastructure
Uzbekistan Bets on Critical Minerals as U.S. Partnership Deepens
New U.S. partnership could unlock investment in rare earths and lithium — but puts Tashkent at the center of geopolitical competition
Midad Energy Moves to Buy Sanctioned Lukoil Assets
Midad will place its all-cash offer in escrow
Uzbekistan Plans to Develop Four Uranium Deposits Starting in 2026
Last year, the country produced about 7,000 tonnes of uranium
Kazakhstan Condemns Drone Attacks on Black Sea Tankers
The affected tankers had all necessary permits and identification systems.
Chevron Tanker and Kazakh Oil Ship Struck by Drones in Black Sea
Oil and gas production in Kazakhstan fell 35% between January 1 and 12
Mirziyoyev Orders Uzbekneftegaz to Raise Gas Production
Naphtha processing was discussed separately
New Natural Gas Flow Discovered at Muynak Field
Two additional exploratory wells
Rio Tinto and Glencore Hold Early Merger Talks
Rio Tinto has until February 5 to make a formal offer or walk away
Uzbekistan Contains New Oil Leak at M-25 Field
Authorities also confirmed that some oil entered a water channel
Russia Doubles Propane and Butane Exports to Central Asia
Russia redirected supplies from Europe to Central Asia
Uzbekistan Adopts Three-Year Water Management Program
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved these proposals at a presentation on 12 August
Uzbekistan Leads Global Gold Acquisitions in January 2025
Uzbekistan Adopts New Law on Subsoil Resources
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed the document
Saneg to Found Seneg Atom
It is part of a long-term strategy
Germany Shows Interest in Uzbekistan’s Resources
Olaf Scholz to come to the country with an official visit