Uzbekistan saved around 128.6mn cubic meters of natural gas and prevented approximately 353,600 tons of CO₂ emissions through electricity grid modernization projects carried out between 2017 and 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Uzbekistan has saved around 128.6mn cubic meters of natural gas and prevented approximately 353,600 tons of CO₂ emissions as part of large-scale electricity network modernization reforms implemented between 2017 and 2025, authorities said.
According to official data, the country also saved an estimated UZS 263.1bn ($20.4mn) through reduced electricity losses and improved energy efficiency across the power system.
The reforms focused on upgrading both transmission and distribution networks, expanding infrastructure capacity and reducing technical losses.
In the country’s main transmission network, around 2,123 km of high-voltage power lines were constructed and reconstructed during the period. In addition, 68 major substations were launched, creating an additional 12,608 MVA of capacity.
Officials said the upgrades helped gradually reduce electricity transmission losses and improve the overall stability of the system.
In the distribution network segment, around 77,242 km of electricity transmission lines were modernized, while 286 substations and 24,149 transformer points underwent reconstruction and upgrades.
As a result, electricity supply quality improved and the number of outages and technical disruptions decreased, according to the report.
Authorities noted that the modernization program delivered both economic and environmental benefits while helping strengthen the reliability of Uzbekistan’s electricity infrastructure.
Uzbekistan has been pursuing broader reforms in the energy sector in recent years as electricity demand continues to rise alongside population growth, industrial expansion and urban development.
