Uzbekistan to Launch “Metals of the Future” Hub in Chirchiq
The hub will feature a state-of-the-art nanoanalysis laboratory
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Gazprom Gas Deliveries to Uzbekistan Surge by 15%
Gas supplies routed to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan surged by 22.2%
Uzbekistan Targets 54% Green Energy Share by 2030 to Power European Exports
Work on this major export project is scheduled to begin shortly
Uzbekistan Gas Extraction Falls to 9.6 Bn Cubic Metres in Q1 2026
Despite the drop in raw materials, domestic refined fuel production increased
Uzbekistan’s Gas Imports Double in Q1 2026 as Energy Strategy Shifts
Domestic producers are stepping up their operations to secure local supply
Uzbekistan Becomes Second-Largest Global Gold Buyer in Q1 2026
This state-level buying spree contributed to a broader upward trend
Heavy Rainfall Triggers Oil Spill in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya Region
Following the breach the ERIELL Group immediately launched emergency repair work
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev Elected Head of Aral Sea Fund
He stressed the need for a fundamental cultural shift regarding resource conservation
U.S. to Release 172 Mln Barrels of Oil From Strategic Reserve
Deliveries will begin next week
Oil Prices Drop 4% After Trump Predicts End to Middle East War
Brent crude futures fell $4.17
Oil Prices Jump Over 25% as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supply
Traders are particularly concerned about the impact on the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Grants India Temporary Waiver on Russian Oil Restrictions
The waiver applies only to crude that has already been loaded onto vessels
Global Oil Prices Jump as Iran Conflict Disrupts Gulf Shipping
European gas prices climbed up to 40%
Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Conflict Shakes Global Markets
The surge followed continued military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran
Goldman Sachs Raises 2026 Brent and WTI Forecasts
The bank warned of downside risks to its fourth-quarter 2026 forecasts
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