Uzbekistan review reports new gas fields and higher refinery output
A presidential briefing said five gas-condensate fields were discovered this year, 80 wells were drilled in nine months and Fergana refinery output rose for several products.
Event / data period: 2026-10-05
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Uzbekistan's presidential administration published a review of oil and gas sector projects on 5 October. It said five gas-condensate fields had been discovered this year and 80 wells drilled from January through September, with 40 more planned in the fourth quarter. The briefing also described exploration of deep formations in Ustyurt and drilling work with foreign partners.
The review covered projects to expand gas-transmission capacity through new trunk pipelines and compressor-station upgrades. Officials said the work, including modern electric motors at some stations, could save up to 125 million cubic metres of gas annually. At the Fergana refinery, following repairs to key units, diesel output rose 30 percent, bitumen 60 percent and jet fuel fivefold; utilization is expected to increase from 40 to 65 percent by year-end.
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Uzbekistan review reports new gas fields and higher refinery output
Oil and gas sector indicators and project plans presented to the president on 5 October.
| New gas-condensate fields discovered in 2026 | 5 |
| Wells drilled, January–September 2026 | 80; 40 more planned in the fourth quarter |
| Annual natural-gas saving projected from transmission upgrades | Up to 125 million cubic metres |
| Fergana refinery diesel output after unit repairs | Up 30% |
| Fergana refinery bitumen output after unit repairs | Up 60% |
| Fergana refinery jet-fuel output after unit repairs | Fivefold |
Methodology
The table lists production, drilling and savings figures reported in the presidential briefing. The 125 million cubic metre figure is an annual maximum projected saving, not a measured result.
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