Uzbekistan to Expand Private Sector Role in Liquefied Gas Supply
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan plans to expand private sector participation in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution, increase domestic production and modernize workforce training for the energy sector. The measures were discussed during a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the development of the fuel and energy sector.
Officials reported that 41,000 tonnes of LPG were supplied in Andijan Region during the first half of the year against a target of 48,000 tonnes, while deliveries are behind schedule in 318 mahallas. Under the new approach, private companies will be allowed to supply households and businesses with LPG imported independently or purchased through commodity exchanges. Since the beginning of the year, the private sector has imported 157,000 tonnes of LPG.
Households included in the social register will receive subsidies for LPG purchases, with an "Andijan model" of the program expected to be introduced by the end of the year. The government also set a target to increase LPG production to 606,000 tonnes, up from the previously planned 520,000 tonnes, and to revise transportation, storage and distribution systems in line with international standards.
The meeting also focused on workforce development. The President instructed officials to update university curricula for the energy sector and modernize laboratories by 1 September. Beginning with the new academic year, half of third-year students and all fourth-year students will participate in dual education programs.
The meeting noted that ACWA Power equips the Energy Technical School in Shirin, where 220 specialists are trained annually. Starting from the new academic year, the same model will be introduced at technical schools in Karakalpakstan, Bukhara and Navoi.
Households included in the social register will receive subsidies for LPG purchases, with an "Andijan model" of the program expected to be introduced by the end of the year. The government also set a target to increase LPG production to 606,000 tonnes, up from the previously planned 520,000 tonnes, and to revise transportation, storage and distribution systems in line with international standards.
The meeting also focused on workforce development. The President instructed officials to update university curricula for the energy sector and modernize laboratories by 1 September. Beginning with the new academic year, half of third-year students and all fourth-year students will participate in dual education programs.
The meeting noted that ACWA Power equips the Energy Technical School in Shirin, where 220 specialists are trained annually. Starting from the new academic year, the same model will be introduced at technical schools in Karakalpakstan, Bukhara and Navoi.
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