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Uzbekneftegaz will produce 1.1 million tons of gasoline by the end of this year
Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the results of Uzbekneftegaz’s work for the first six months of 2026 and the company’s plans for the near future. About thisreportedpress service of the head of state.
Over the past six months, the company produced 11.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas. The production of oil, diesel, jet fuel and liquefied gas exceeded the planned volumes.
In the second half of the year, it is planned to produce 1.1 million tons of motor gasoline, 983 thousand tons of diesel, 310 thousand tons of aviation fuel, 606 thousand tons of liquefied gas and about 1.18 million tons of synthetic products.
Due to changes in the geopolitical situation, the number of transit flights through Central Asia and Uzbekistan has increased. It is predicted that in the second half of the year the demand for jet fuel will reach 375 thousand tons, which is 27% more than last year. The main volume will be provided by local oil refineries.
At the same time, against the backdrop of export restrictions, alternative supplies of aviation fuel from Georgia, Iraq and other countries have been established in a number of partner countries.
To increase the efficiency of field exploration, Uzbekgeofizika will undergo modernization. $38.8 million will be allocated for the purchase of a modern field 3D seismic survey complex and equipment upgrade.
A seismic data processing center is also being created together with the American corporation Schlumberger. A supercomputer will be installed at the facility and artificial intelligence technologies will be introduced.
As a result, the 3D research area will expand from 1.8 thousand to 5 thousand square meters. km per year, and the depth of study - from 4.5 thousand to 8 thousand meters. The number of promising geological structures will increase from 19 to 30.
When constructing wells, materials resistant to extreme temperatures and pressure will be used, as well as horizontal drilling and real-time ultrasonic testing technologies. This will increase the reliability of objects in difficult conditions.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev instructed to ensure uninterrupted supplies of petroleum products to the population and business, as well as to reduce production costs and update equipment at industry enterprises.
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