Official gas deliveries from Russia to Uzbekistan through Kazakhstan are set to commence on October 7, as announced by the presidents of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Russia, Vladimir Putin, following negotiations.
This marks the first-ever flow of Russian-produced gas from Russia to Central Asia. President Putin noted that the agreement for these deliveries had been reached several months ago and highlighted the collaborative effort between Uzbekistan, Russia, and Kazakhstan to enable this historic transit.
Part of the gas will also be supplied to Kazakhstan, contributing to the energy security of the entire Central Asian region. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev confirmed the launch date and referred to the Russian gas deliveries as a "strategic project."
In a joint statement, presidents emphasized their cooperation in enhancing energy security, planning continued developments in the oil and gas sector, and promoting renewable energy. Additionally, they reaffirmed their intentions to collaborate in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
In June, Uzbekistan's government and Gazprom signed an agreement for gas supplies, outlining the preparation of the gas transportation system for fuel acceptance and transportation. The agreement spans two years with daily deliveries of 9mn cubic meters, totaling nearly 2.8bn cubic meters annually.
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