THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY AS A BACKBONE SECTOR OF UZBEKISTAN’S ECONOMY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18334453Keywords:
oil and gas industry, Uzbekistan’s economy, energy security, hydrocarbon resources, export potential, energy transit, macroeconomic indicators, digitalization, energy efficiency, global energy market.Abstract
This article analyzes the role of the oil and gas industry in Uzbekistan’s economy and its strategic significance at
both national and international levels. Based on statistical data, the study examines the country’s hydrocarbon resources,
extraction and processing capacities, export potential, transit and geo-economic opportunities, as well as the sector’s
impact on macroeconomic indicators. The article scientifically substantiates that digitalization of the sector, improvements
in energy efficiency, diversification of export markets, and participation in international energy projects contribute to
strengthening Uzbekistan’s competitiveness within the global energy system
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