Energy in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan had a total primary energy supply (TPES) of 48.28 Mtoe in 2012.[1] 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. Natural gas is the source for 73.8% of electricity production, followed by hydroelectricity with 21.4%.[1]
Uzbekistan will be the first country in Central Asia to develop and produce solar energy by Uzbekenergo a state owned energy company. The Samarkand region was picked along with six other regions being inspected. The solar power plant is to have a capacity of 100 megawatts.[2][3]
Energy sources[edit]
In 2022, natural gas remained the primary energy source in Uzbekistan, contributing 85% to the total energy supply and electricity generation, with a consumption of 1.552 BTU qn. The government plans to cease natural gas exports by 2025 to focus on domestic energy and petrochemical production needs, aiming for greater industrial development and energy self-sufficiency. [4][5]
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 56.6 | 56.5 | 55.9 | 56.3 | 53.6 | 53.1 | 53.6 | 58.3 | 57.5 | 47.1 | 50.9 |
Uzbekistan is also diversifying its energy mix by investing in renewable sources like solar and wind energy, driven by favorable investment conditions and technological advancements. This shift aims to reduce reliance on natural gas and promote environmental sustainability. The consumption from renewables and other sources was 0.030 BTU qn in 2022, reflecting this growing focus. [5]
Moreover, the country is enhancing its oil sector by upgrading refining capacities and petrochemical production, with petroleum and other liquids consumption at 0.170 BTU qn in 2022.[5] One of the most important types of transformation for the energy system is the refining of crude oil into oil products, such as the fuels that power automobiles, ships, and planes. In 2021, the share of domestic refining in the total final consumption of oil products was 97% with a total of 158,203 Terajoules (TJ) of oil products refined, indicating an upward trend of 48%.[7]
List of power stations[edit]
| Power plant | Province | Capacity (MW) | Type | Year completed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syrdarya Power Plant | Tashkent | 3,050 | Natural Gas | 1972 | |
| Yangi Angren | Tashkent | 2,100 | Hybrid | 1985 | |
| Tashkent | Tashkent | 2,230 | Natural Gas | 1963 | |
| Navoi | Navoi | 1,618 | Natural Gas | 1963 | |
| Talimardjan | Kashkadarya | 1,700 | Natural Gas | 2004 | |
| Takhiatash | 730 | Natural Gas | 1962 | ||
| Fergana | Fergana | 305 | Natural Gas | ||
| Turaqurgon | Namangan | 900 | Natural Gas | ||
| Angren | Tashkent | 634 | Coal | 1957 | |
| Tuyamuyun | Xorezm | 150 | Hydro | 1983 | |
| Charvak | Tashkent | 666 | Hydro | 1970 | |
| Topolon | Surkhandarya | 175 | Hydro | ||
| Andijan | Andijan | 190 | Hydro | 1983 | |
| Farkhod | Syrdarya | 126 | Hydro | 1948 | |
| Qamchiq | Namangan | 26.5 | Hydro | ||
| Hojakent | Tashkent | 165 | Hydro | 1975 | |
| Gazalkent | Tashkent | 120 | Hydro | 1980 | |
| Hishrav | Samarkand | Hydro | |||
| Tuyabogiz | Tashkent | 11.4 | Hydro | 2019 | |
| Lower Bozsu HPP-14 | Tashkent | 15 | Hydro | 1944/2022 | |
| Lower Bozsu HPP-18 | Tashkent | 7 | Hydro | 1950 | |
| Lower Bozsu HPP-19 | Tashkent | 11.2 | Hydro | 1950 | |
| Zarchob-2 | Surkhandarya | 38.2 | Hydro | 2021 | [8] |
| Zarchob-1 | Surkhandarya | 37.4 | Hydro | 2021 | [9] |
| Lower Bozsu HPP-23 | Tashkent | 17.6 | Hydro | 1954 | |
| Lower Bozsu HPP-22 | Tashkent | 4.4 | Hydro | 1954 | |
| Nur Navoi Solar park | Navoi | 100 | Solar | 2021 | [10] |
| Nurabad Solar park | Samarkand | 100 | Solar | 2022 | [11] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Uzbekistan". www.iea.org. International Energy Agency (IEA). Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "Uzbekistan to Build First Solar Power Plant". www.industryweek.com. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ^ "Chinese company to build solar power plant in Uzbekistan". Trend.Az (in Russian). 2017-01-14. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ^ "Executive summary – Uzbekistan 2022 – Analysis". IEA. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ a b c "Uzbekistan | Energy Production and Consumption: Annual | CEIC". www.ceicdata.com. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "bp Statistical Review of World Energy" (PDF). www.bp.com (71 ed.). 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Uzbekistan - Countries & Regions". IEA. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Surxondaryoda "Zarchob-2" kichik GES ishga tushirildi — fotoreportaj". 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Surxondaryoda "Zarchob-1 kichik GES" loyihasi ishga tushirildi (foto)". 3 April 2021.
- ^ "100 MW Nur Navoi Solar Project".
- ^ "ЭНЕРГЕТИКА ВАЗИРЛИГИ: САМАРҚАНД ВИЛОЯТИДА ЙИРИК ҚУЁШ ФОТОЭЛЕКТР СТАНЦИЯСИ ИШГА ТУШИРИЛДИ".
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