Azim Akhmadkhadjaev, First Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Energy in Uzbekistan spoke with Oil & Gas Middle East about how his country handled the pandemic, the role of gas in the energy transition, and the importance of cultivating partnerships for growth
How did the country’s gas sector fare during the pandemic? In 2020, natural gas production decreased by 12%. However, Uzbekistan recovered from this pandemic-induced drop during 2021, achieving more than 95% of pre-pandemic output. Overall, Uzbekistan’s economy was one of the few posting positive growth (1.7%) during the pandemic year. Considering almost the entire volume […]