In Uzbekistan, the governance of the energy sector is overseen by key governmental bodies, primarily the Ministry of Energy which was established in February 2019. This ministry is responsible for the implementation of state policies, regulations, and decrees across various energy subsectors including electricity, natural gas, and oil.
How many industrial enterprises are there in Uzbekistan?
Roughly 30 industrial enterprises operate in Uzbekistan¡¯s oil and gas industry, producing such products as motor gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, various types of oils, fuel oil, bitumen, polyethylene of various brands, natural gas and LNG, oil and gas chemical equipment, gas equipment, etc.
How much energy does Uzbekistan use?
Uzbekistan had a total primary energy supply ( TPES) of 48.28 Mtoe in 2012. Electricity consumption was 47.80 TWh. The majority of primary energy came from fossil fuels, with natural gas, coal and oil the main sources. Hydroelectricity, the only significant renewable source in the country, accounted for about 2% of the primary energy supply.
What is the state mineral balance of Uzbekistan?
As of 1 January 2018, the State Mineral Balance of the Republic of Uzbekistan included 244 hydrocarbon deposits (oil, gas and condensate), 38 radioactive metal deposits, and seven coal and shale oil deposits.