The key facts

  • Uzbekneftegaz and CNPC discussed expanding cooperation in drilling, geological exploration, digitalization and equipment supplies
  • Special attention was given to eliminating the consequences of the accident at the M-25 field — drilling of relief wells is planned
  • Diversification of fuel supplies, a CNPC representative office in Tashkent and support for the Gubkin University branch were discussed

Meeting between the leadership of Uzbekneftegaz and CNPC

Chairman of the Board of JSC Uzbekneftegaz Abdugani Sanginov met with a delegation of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) headed by its president Zhou Xinghuai. According to Zamon.uz, the talks covered issues of expanding cooperation between Uzbekistan and China in the oil and gas sphere, accelerating the implementation of existing projects and carrying out new initiatives. It was emphasized that CNPC is one of the important partners of Uzbekneftegaz.

Results of cooperation in key areas

The parties discussed the results of work in the areas of drilling, geological exploration, seismic surveys, improving the gas recovery efficiency of fields, digitalization, engineering design and the supply of modern equipment. Projects involving the CNPC member companies Xibu, BGP, CCDC and CNLC were also considered.

Accident at the M-25 field

Special attention at the meeting was given to the issue of eliminating the consequences of the accident at the M-25 field. As noted in the publication, the project includes plans for drilling relief wells.

Fuel supplies and organizational initiatives

The parties also discussed diversification of sources of petroleum product supplies to ensure a stable supply of fuel to the domestic market. They expressed their readiness to develop long-term supply mechanisms and to coordinate cooperation between the relevant companies. As part of developing the partnership, proposals were put forward to establish a permanent CNPC representative office in Tashkent, to create administrative infrastructure for coordinating joint projects, and to develop social initiatives.

Personnel training and outcomes of the meeting

In the area of personnel training, support for the Tashkent branch of the Russian State University of Oil and Gas named after I. M. Gubkin was discussed — the initiative is aimed at training qualified engineering and technical specialists for the industry. Following the meeting, the parties declared their readiness to deepen cooperation, introduce new technological solutions and direct joint projects toward practical results.