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Mirzamakhmudov: The forum within the framework of Energy Week brought together more than 3,400 participants.
TASHKENT, May 13 — Sputnik. The forum held within the framework of Energy Week in Tashkent brought together over 650 companies and brands, around 90 speakers on key topics, 1,100 delegates, and more than 3,400 participants from over 32 countries, said Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy, Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, according to a Sputnik Uzbekistan correspondent.
“This highlights the strong international interest in Uzbekistan and the event itself,” he said.
According to Mirzamakhmudov, over the past five years, foreign investments in the country’s energy sector have exceeded $25 billion. Installed capacity has increased by 50% to reach 25 gigawatts.
Infrastructure modernization is ongoing, and new capacities are being launched — from exploration to deep processing of hydrocarbons.
“Solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of over 3.5 GW are operational. For the first time, energy storage systems with a capacity of 300 MW have been launched. In 2025, another 3.5 GW of renewable energy and 1.8 GW of storage systems are planned to be commissioned — work has already begun,” he noted.
The minister also announced plans to triple copper production in the coming years, with relevant projects already underway. The goal is not only to increase mining, but also to expand the production of high value-added products.
Mirzamakhmudov added that geological exploration is underway for lithium, phosphates, and other critical minerals.
“This is one of our key priorities — developing the sector. At the same time, mining must be closely linked with the energy sector,” he emphasized.
The Minister also said that Uzbekistan and the Perm region will sign an agreement on industrial cooperation as part of Energy Week.
Meanwhile, Perm Governor Dmitry Makhonin said that Uzbekistan and Russia aim to form a common energy market. This is being done primarily through the Eurasian Economic Commission.
He also noted significant efforts to develop the oil and petroleum products market. The gas market has already been formed under contractual arrangements, and work is underway on a development plan through 2030. The same applies to the electricity market.
