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Uzbekistan Plans Fivefold Increase in 3D Seismic Exploration for Gas Reserves

4 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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Uzbekistan plans to increase the volume of 3D seismic exploration fivefold in 2026 compared to 2025 as part of its strategy to expand natural gas reserves. This plan follows a presentation reviewed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 5. Since the beginning of the year, the country has discovered five new gas fields, and 80 wells are currently drilled across the nation, including deep wells reaching 6,000 meters or more.

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The government is also expanding exploration into prospective areas, such as the Ustyurt region, and is modernizing drilling operations. Projects are underway in Ustyurt with foreign partners, including Lukoil, to improve gas production efficiency.

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Who's involved

  • UzbekistanSovereign state focused on expanding its natural gas reserves and energy infrastructure.
  • Shavkat MirziyoyevPresident of Uzbekistan, who reviewed the major oil and gas sector projects.
  • LukoilRussian oil company involved in projects to improve gas production efficiency in the Ustyurt region.
  • KarakalpakstanAutonomous republic within Uzbekistan, which is a focus area for resource exploration.

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  • UzbekistanSpeculative

    The country could see increased activity in its energy sector due to the targets for new field discoveries and well drilling.

  • LukoilSpeculative

    Lukoil might benefit from the ongoing projects in the Ustyurt region that aim to improve gas production efficiency.

How it developed

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  1. President Mirziyoyev is overseeing the operational direction of the oil and gas sector in Uzbekistan.1 source
  2. Discovery of gas reserves in Muynak district, Karakalpakstan, draws President's attention to increasing production.1 source
  3. Mirziyoyev discusses Lukoil's energy projects in Uzbekistan.1 source
  4. Mirziyoyev emphasizes gas processing importance as Uzbekistan pushes energy sector modernization.1 source

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