Research

Studies

• Heat flow of Uzbekistan: geology and interpretationZui, V. I., Andreyev, D. N. & Rakhmatullayev, K. Kh. (2020). Journal of the Belarusian State University. Geography and Geology, 1, 95–105
• Geothermal research in UzbekistanSidorova, I. (2022). EGU General Assembly 2022, EGU22-10
• Development of the renewable geothermal energy in Uzbekistan (as an example – the Muruntau area)Sidorova, I. P., Saxobidinov, R. I. & Golovko, E. A. (2023). IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1212, 012001
• The state and prospects of geothermal energy development in UzbekistanIsmailov, B., Ibragimov, A., Gafurov, T., Mumindjanov, T. & Tursunmetov, R. (2024). E3S Web of Conferences 494, 03002
• Superhot Rock Geothermal in Uzbekistan: regional assessmentClean Air Task Force (2025). CATF
• Scaling-up renewable geothermal energy in Uzbekistan (as an example – the Gulistan area, Gissar region)Sidorova, I. P., Saxobidinov, R. I. & Golovko, E. A. (2025). AIP Conference Proceedings 3347, 020027
• Thermal energy resources of geothermal waters of Uzbekistan and prospects of their utilizationIbragimov, A., Ismailov, B., Mumindjanov, T., Tursunmetov, R. & Gafurov, T. (2025). AIP Conference Proceedings 3256, 040035

Timeline

1. May 2017

   A presidential programme for renewable energy and energy efficiency sets out plans for 2017–2021. YuzNews

2. May 2019

   The Law “On the Use of Renewable Energy Sources” introduces incentives for renewables. YuzNews

3. July 2019

   A Finnish company looks at geothermal opportunities in Uzbekistan. ThinkGeoEnergy

4. 2019–2021

   The Institute of Geology and Geophysics maps heat flow nationwide and surveys Muruntau, Krasnogorsk and Bayangora. Story

5. October 2023

   A World Bank workshop in Tashkent introduces a sustainable heating roadmap and the heat pump market. ESMAP

6. July 2023

   A paper sets out a method for detailing geothermal anomalies, tested at Muruntau. Story

7. February 2024

   A national review puts projected geothermal resources at four to six times those of hydrocarbons. Story

8. March 2024

   France’s BRGM signs a cooperation memorandum with Uzbekistan that includes geothermal energy. Story

9. May 2025

   A polyclinic in Khorezm switches from gas to a geothermal heat pump. Story

10. June 2025

    A superhot rock assessment models Uzbekistan’s deepest heat. Story

11. September 2025

    The IGA and Uzbekneftegaz agree to form a joint working group to draft a geothermal roadmap. Story

12. September 2025

    Uzbekgeofizika opens a geothermal line of work, starting with well No. 1 in Kokand. Story

13. October 2025

    Uzbekgeofizika begins a feasibility study for a pilot using heat from deep wells. Story

14. December 2025

    BRGM and the University of Geological Sciences agree on research and training. Story

15. February 2026

    Uzbekistan holds its first International Geothermal Forum, on the IGA’s initiative; pilot projects are agreed. Story

16. September 2026

    French and Uzbek geologists start studying the Fergana Valley’s geothermal potential. Story

17. October 2026

    A presidential resolution covers half the winter electricity bill for greenhouses heated by heat pumps, geothermal or other green systems. Story