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How can Uzbekistan strengthen its energy security?

By minimising reliance on gas imports and pursuing the decarbonization of its economy, Uzbekistan can strengthen its energy security. Uzbekistan’s decarbonization efforts depend on strengthening cross-border energy flows, particularly through enhanced power transmission and a more flexible regional electricity trade.

How is Uzbekistan diversifying its power generation?

That being said, Uzbekistan is making progress toward diversifying its power generation with the use of renewable sources. For example, in terms of the economy, over 80 percent of total energy use is still generated by gas; as far as power generation goes, its genesis remains equally dominant.

How much energy does Uzbekistan export?

Energy exports accounted for roughly 6.2%, 0.91 Billion USD$, of Uzbekistan’s export revenue, generating 1.3% of GDP in 2021. Energy imports, on the other hand, accounted for 5.1% of total imports, 1.27 Billion USD$.

Is Uzbekistan ready for low carbon electricity?

Electricity generation is also dominated by natural gas with 88% of the share, whilst hydropower holds a share of 7%. Electricity demand is projected to roughly double to 120 TWh by 2030 meaning that Uzbekistan must scale up low carbon electrification.

Does Uzbekistan need modernization?

In 2021, Uzbekistan exported 2.15 TWh, mainly to Afghanistan, and imported 6.2 TWh, primarily from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan's energy network urgently needs modernization. Outdated technology has reduced reliability and efficiency, with 12.5% distribution losses in 2019 and transformer loading exceeding 80% in 101 areas.

How much CO2 does Uzbekistan emit?

Uzbekistan’s economy is the second most emitting in the region with a CO2, Intensity of GDP roughly 77% higher than the global average. The Uzbek energy sector contributes to roughly 83%, 116.1 MT of CO2, of its total GHG emissions, where the residential and industrial sectors account for over 70% of total GHG emissions.