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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Uzbekistan has launched the construction of auxiliary buildings for its future modular nuclear reactor, the first export project for the Russian RITM-200N technology.
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 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, 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.
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 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.
Masdar, supported by the United Arab Emirates, increased its energy capacity to 51GW in 2024, strengthening its global strategy through targeted acquisitions and key projects.
Facing water shortages worsened by climate change, Tajikistan invests in the Rogun Dam, a colossal infrastructure project that could become the world’s tallest hydroelectric dam and transform the country’s energy future.
With an $80 million international investment, Uzbekistan launches a strategic solar power plant in the Khorezm region, aiming for an annual output of 240 MWh and significant CO₂ emission reductions.
Masdar, the UAE's renewable energy leader, signs an agreement to develop a 1 GW wind farm in Uzbekistan's Mingbulak region. This project aims to strengthen energy security and support the country's green transition.
Uzbekistan is committing $1.3 billion to waste-to-energy projects, aiming to diversify its energy sources and improve waste management in partnership with international companies.
A tragic explosion in a gas field under construction in Uzbekistan has killed four people and injured several others.
This incident raises crucial questions about worker safety and risk management in the energy sector.
