Uzbekistan Plans Fivefold Increase in 3D Seismic Exploration of Gas Reserves
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What happened
Uzbekistan plans to increase the volume of 3D seismic exploration fivefold in 2026 compared to 2025 to expand its natural gas reserves. This plan follows a presentation reviewed by Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 5 regarding the oil and gas sector. Since the beginning of the year, the country has discovered five new gas fields, and the government is also expanding exploration into deep formations in the Ustyurt region.
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Why it matters
The government has been actively developing its resource base, with 80 wells already drilled nationwide, including deep wells reaching 6,000 meters or more. The country is also working on projects with foreign partners in Ustyurt to improve gas production efficiency.
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Who's involved
- UzbekistanSovereign state leading resource exploration and production targets.
- Shavkat MirziyoyevPresident of the Republic of Uzbekistan, who reviewed the sector's operational plans.
- KarakalpakstanAutonomous republic where new gas reserves have been discovered.
Who could feel it
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Uzbekistan could increase its energy production capacity through accelerated exploration and development of its gas and oil reserves.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.President Mirziyoyev is overseeing the operational direction of the oil and gas sector in Uzbekistan.1 source
Discovery of gas reserves in Muynak district, Karakalpakstan, draws President's attention to increasing production.1 source
Mirziyoyev discusses Lukoil's energy projects in Uzbekistan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Uzbekistan
sovereign state in Central Asia
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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