TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 1. Uzbekistan has produced 38.96 billion cubic meters of gas from January through October of 2023, Trend reports.
As per data by Uzbekistan’s State Statistics Committee, the recorded number reflects a 9.58 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.
In the reporting period, Uzbekistan has produced gas condensate in the amount of 993,900 tons, which is a decrease of 6.96% compared to the first 10 months of 2022.
Earlier this month, Uzbekistan’s Uzbekneftegaz state oil and gas company stated its readiness to supply 5 billion cubic meters of gas across the country in the coming winter season.
Uzbekneftegaz also reported its plans to switch to round-the-clock operation on December 1, 2023.
Moreover, in 2022, the Uzbek Uztransgaz JSC reported the possibility of completely abandoning gas exports in 2025-2026 due to the growth of domestic consumption.