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Uzbekistan to build 7,000 km of transmission networks to connect new power plants and energy storages
Uzbekistan will build 7,000 km of transmission networks to integrate new power plants and energy storage facilities, ensuring regional energy balance. If one region faces a power shortage, additional capacity will be available elsewhere. The project will attract $4 billion in investments.
Uzbekistan plans to stop disconnecting businesses from electricity over debts
Uzbekistan will revise the approach to penalizing inefficient electricity use, proposing a phased debt repayment mechanism instead of disconnecting businesses from the power grid over arrears caused by fines.
Uzbekistan raises poverty line again amid increase in energy tariffs
Minimum expenditure basket in Uzbekistan, also used to determine the poverty line, has risen by 4.3%, from 621,000 soums to 648,000 soums (from $49 to $51) per month. This adjustment, the second this year, reflects the upcoming increase in gas and electricity tariffs from 1 May.
Official explains reasons behind gas and electricity tariffs increase
Gas and electricity production costs far surpass current tariffs unchanged since 2019, said a Finance and Economy Ministry official. Inflation has reached 66% over this period, he added. Agency for Social Protection noted that 1.5 million needy families will receive aid to cope with the price hike.
Electricity and gas tariffs to increase in Uzbekistan starting May 1
From May 1, electricity and gas tariffs in Uzbekistan will increase for the first time since August 2019. The subsequent increase is set for April 2025. The government is also introducing “social norms” for gas and electricity use.
Gas, oil, electricity and gasoline production decreases in Uzbekistan in February
Gas, oil, electricity, and gasoline production in Uzbekistan dropped in February. In a month, gas output decreased by 284.4 million cubic meters, gasoline by 8,100 tons and electricity by 626.6 million kWh. c
Production of gas, oil and other energy resources in Uzbekistan continues to fall
In late January, Uzbekistan’s gas production dropped 9.4% to 3.99 billion cubic meters from January 2023, though it remained higher than recent months. Oil, coal, gasoline, and diesel production also declined. The number of operational industrial enterprises decreased by 25,200.
Uzbekistan sees decline in gas production and record high increase in electricity production
Gas production in Uzbekistan fell by 9.8% in the first five months of the year compared to the same period last year, with production falling for the second consecutive month in May. Meanwhile, electricity production showed record growth in May, while growth in oil production slowed to 3.1%.
Uzbekistan sees 9.5% drop in gas production in first four months of 2023
Uzbekistan produced 16.26 billion cubic meters of gas in January-April 2023, which is a 9.5% decrease from the same period last year. Electricity and heat production also declined, while oil and coal production increased slightly.
Uzbekistan’s energy imports surge amid declining domestic production
Uzbekistan imported $151.2 million worth of gas in March, more than half of its imports last year. The figure rose sharply against the backdrop of falling domestic gas production. Import of coal, oil and oil products also increased.
Uzbekistan’s gas, electricity and coal production declines in Q1 2023
Uzbekistan experienced a 9.6% decline in gas production during Q1 2023, totaling 12.3 billion cubic meters, with electricity production also falling by 5%. The production of thermal energy and coal has fallen as well. This downturn is attributed to reduced tax rates and other industry challenges.
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