Uzbekistan reports 3.1% decline in natural gas production
In the first half of 2025, natural gas production in Uzbekistan declined by 3.1% amounting to 21.786 billion m³, and oil production decreased by 11.2% to 323,800 tonnes, compared to the same period in 2024, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the National Statistics Committee.
In addition, gas condensate production dropped by 8.1% reaching 574,700 tonnes.
In the reporting period, gasoline production in the country fell by 14.8% to 575,600 tonnes, while diesel fuel production surged by 10.4% reaching 557,500 tonnes.
At the end of last year, Uzbekistan recorded 4.5% decline in natural gas output - 44.597 billion m³, and 8.5% decrease in oil extraction – 713,400 tonnes.
Recall that in H1 2025, Kazakhstan’s three key oil refineries recorded a significant growth, with the total oil processing volumes hitting 8.83 million tons, which is 685,000 tons more against the same period in 2024.
