Tag: Independence

  • Dependence on Russia May Endanger Uzbekistan’s Energy Independence (Article)

    Dependence on Russia May Endanger Uzbekistan’s Energy Independence (Article)

    Read in this article Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s re-election marks a critical turning point for Uzbekistan’s energy sector. Conventional oil production peaked in the early 2000s. The main export destinations for energy commodities in Uzbekistan are China, Russia and Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan is among the world’s largest producers of natural gas. Uzbekistan annually produces about 60 billion cubic…