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Masdar launches Uzbekistan’s largest battery energy storage project
Masdar commits to developing a 300MW/600MWh battery storage system in Uzbekistan, marking a major step in modernising the national grid and securing investments in renewable energy.
Washington locks in Kazakh tungsten supply and frames its C5+1 bet
The United States secures a tungsten joint venture in Kazakhstan and mining protocols in Uzbekistan, with financing envisaged from the Export-Import Bank of the United States and shipment routed via the Trans-Caspian corridor.

JA Solar to supply 1.2 GW of modules for two photovoltaic projects in Uzbekistan

JA Solar has signed an agreement with Larsen & Toubro to supply photovoltaic modules for the Samarkand 1 and 2 solar power plants, developed by ACWA Power with a total installed capacity of 1.2 GW.
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Envision Energy and ACWA Power Partner to Industrialize Wind Energy in Central Asia and the Middle East
The Chinese wind turbine manufacturer and Saudi operator sign a seven-year framework agreement to deploy local production lines and enhance technological cooperation in several strategic markets.
Plug Power to supply up to 2 GW of electrolyzers to Allied Biofuels in Uzbekistan
Plug Power has signed a supply agreement with Allied Biofuels to equip a sustainable fuel production site in Uzbekistan, bringing total contracted capacity with Allied partners to 5 GW.

ACWA Power signs $10bn in energy and financing deals at FII9

ACWA Power signed $10bn worth of projects and financing agreements across Central Asia, the Gulf, China and Africa, marking a new phase in its global energy expansion.
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Rosatom begins excavation for small modular reactor project in Uzbekistan
The construction of Uzbekistan’s first small modular reactor (SMR) is underway, with 1.5mn m³ of earth being excavated in Jizzakh, marking a major milestone for the nuclear project led by Rosatom.
Orano, Navoiyuran and ITOCHU launch uranium mining at South Djengeldi site
The Nurlikum Mining joint venture enters a new industrial phase with the launch of the South Djengeldi project, targeting annual production of 500 tonnes of uranium over ten years in Uzbekistan.

U.S. uranium purchases reach 55.9 million pounds in 2024

Uranium deliveries to U.S. civilian operators rose 8% in 2024, while the average price climbed to its highest level since 2012, according to the latest available data.
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Belarus paves the way for strategic nuclear cooperation with Uzbekistan
Belarus offers its expertise to support the construction of Uzbekistan’s first nuclear power plant, as Tashkent accelerates its civil energy projects with new international partnerships.
Global gas flaring hits record level of 151 bcm, weighing on the industry
The amount of gas flared globally surged to 151 billion cubic meters, the highest level in nearly twenty years, resulting in losses estimated at 63 billion USD and raising concerns for energy security.

Asian Bank Funds Kyrgyz Energy Upgrade and Targets Kambarata-1 Project

The Asian Development Bank provides nearly a million dollars for improving Kyrgyzstan's energy system and considers an additional $150 million for the strategic Kambarata-1 hydroelectric dam.
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Ansaldo Energia signs strategic nuclear agreement with Uzbekistan
Italy’s Ansaldo Energia signed a memorandum of understanding with Uzbekistan’s Uzatom agency to cooperate on advanced nuclear technologies, with a focus on small modular reactors.
Uzbekistan accelerates energy modernisation with $100mn World Bank loan
A $150mn financing package, including $100mn from the World Bank, will support the modernisation of Uzbekistan’s power grid and integration of renewable energy in key regions.

Auxiliary works begin for modular nuclear project in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has launched the construction of auxiliary buildings for its future modular nuclear reactor, the first export project for the Russian RITM-200N technology.
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Sungrow deploys PowerTitan 2.0 in 100 MWh energy storage project in Finland
Sungrow will supply its liquid-cooled PowerTitan 2.0 system for the Kalanti BESS project, a 50 MW/100 MWh facility developed by Renewable Power Capital in southwest Finland.
Orano and Navoiyuran sign agreement to develop South Djengeldi uranium deposit in Uzbekistan
Orano and Navoiyuran have signed a strategic agreement for the industrial development of the South Djengeldi uranium deposit in Uzbekistan, with the entry of Japanese company ITOCHU Corporation as a minority partner.

Kyrgyzstan Relaunches Major Hydroelectric Project with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan team up to construct the Kambar-Ata-1 hydroelectric plant, a Soviet-era project revived to address energy and water shortages in Central Asia. The $3.5bn initiative requires international investment.
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Saneg reduces flaring to optimize gas flows in Uzbekistan
Saneg, in partnership with international players, transforms flared gas into a usable resource, reducing energy dependency while strengthening its position in a pressured energy market.
Masdar increases its capacity to 51GW and energizes its global expansions
Masdar grows from 20GW to 51GW in a short period. This trajectory relies on solar, wind, and storage deployments backed by substantial financing, targeting a much higher goal in the medium term.
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Uzbekistan accelerates its energy transition with the inauguration of two solar power plants, marking a decisive turning point towards a sustainable future.
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Air Products to acquire Uzbekneftegaz gas complex in Uzbekistan
Air Products signs an agreement in Uzbekistan for the acquisition and operation of a natural gas syngas processing facility. This $1 billion investment agreement strengthens Air Products' presence in the global energy market and opens up opportunities in the advanced synthetic fuels sector.

Nuclear: Greenpeace accuses France of being “under Russian control

Greenpeace accuses the French nuclear industry of being under the sway of Russia, a dependence that calls into question France's position on sanctions against Rosatom and underlines the importance of diversifying the sources of nuclear energy supply.
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Turkmenistan: three senior officials relieved of their duties
Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov has relieved the economy minister and two deputy ministers responsible for the energy and oil sector, which is crucial for the Central Asian country, whose economy depends on natural gas exports. The country is seeking to diversify its gas exports by delivering gas through the TAPI pipeline project. However, these projects suffer from recurring difficulties, particularly due to the return of the Taliban to power in Kabul.
In Uch-Uchak Voltalia will develop a solar power plant
In Uch-Uchak, Uzbekistan, Voltalia announced that it had won a tender for a new solar power plant.

EBRD lends $520 million to Uzbekistan

EBRD invests in renewable energy production and low carbon technologies in Uzbekistan.
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Uzbekistan, Orano Mining’s partner
Uzbekistan sees Orano Mining, GosComGeology and Navoiuranium join forces for a tripartite strategic cooperation agreement.
Goldwind bets on Uzbekistan
Goldwind signs a new contract with Masdar and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company for the supply of 111 turbine units.

Masdar Develops Zarafshan

Masdar announces funding for Zarafshan wind project. The latter has a capacity of 500 MW and is located in Uzbekistan.
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EBRD finances wind power in Uzbekistan
The EBRD is arranging $74 million in financing for the development of the Zarafshan wind farm in Uzbekistan.
ACWA Power develops wind power in Uzbekistan

ACWA Power finances its $1 billion gas-fired power plant

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