How did gas supplies from Russia to Uzbekistan change?
The International Energy Agency reports that in 2025 Russia continued to expand natural gas exports to Uzbekistan through the Central Asia–Center pipeline. Total supply volumes rose by approximately 30%, exceeding 7 billion cubic meters by the end of the year.
What trends were observed in gas production across Central Asia?
The report highlights diverging trends in natural gas production among Central Asian countries. In 2025, Turkmenistan increased gas output by around 3%, reaching roughly 80 billion cubic meters.
In contrast, Uzbekistan recorded a decline in gas production during the first 11 months of 2025. Output fell by 4.5% year-on-year, or about 2 billion cubic meters, which analysts attribute to decreasing reliability of infrastructure at mature production fields.
Kazakhstan, meanwhile, saw a notable increase in marketable gas production. Over the same 11-month period, volumes grew by more than 10%, equivalent to approximately 3.5 billion cubic meters.
Why did gas exports to China decline?
Pipeline gas exports from Central Asia to China fell by about 5% in 2025, representing a reduction of more than 2.5 billion cubic meters. The decline is linked to shifts in regional production dynamics and changing domestic demand patterns.
What do other figures say about gas production in Uzbekistan?
Earlier data indicated that Uzbekistan’s total gas production in 2025 increased by 2.4%. Specifically, output reached 42.3 billion cubic meters, compared to 41.3 billion cubic meters in 2024.
At the same time, it is noteworthy that reports published at the end of 2024 initially cited gas production at 44.6 billion cubic meters, with final figures later revised, reflecting adjustments in official statistical reporting.