Uzbekistan energy storage fire fighting

What is Uzbekistan's energy policy?

Since the beginning of independence, the Govern-ment of Uzbekistan has implemented its energy policy as part of its socio-economic policy, focusing it largely on maintaining Uzbekistan’s energy secu-rity and using energy resources to further the social aims of the society of Uzbekistan.

How much energy does Uzbekistan use?

Using these data, one can calculate Uzbekistan’s to-tal domestic energy consumption as being 49 to 50 million t.o.e (Box 1.1). At present, hydropower is the only renewable en-ergy source with a significant share in Uzbekistan’s energy balance.

How does Uzbekistan use natural gas?

These refineries use Uzbekistan’s oil and natural gas condensate output as raw materials. pipeline bleeders as well as a distribution network for transporting natural gas from gas fields and re-fineries to consumers in Uzbekistan and abroad, (Annex 1).

When will nuclear power be implemented in Uzbekistan?

In accordance with Presidential Decree No. PP-4165 of 7 February 2019, the Concept for the Development of Nuclear Power in Uzbekistan for 2019-2029 and the roadmap for its implementation were approved. Law No. ZRU-565 of 9 September 2019 on the Use of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes was also adopted.

What is Uzbekistan's primary energy source?

As the data on primary energy resources produc-tion in Table 1.1 and Figure 1.1 show, natural gas is the Republic of Uzbekistan’s main source of pri-mary energy, constituting nearly 85% of the total amount of energy it produces. Oil and natural gas condensate make up about 13% of the country’s primary energy production.

What is Uzbekistan's power sector?

Power sector is one of Uzbekistan’s key econom-ic sectors. Total installed capacity of Uzbekistan’s power plants exceeds 12.4 GW.