[SEG, Kontiki discover new oil and bitumen fields in Uzbekistan]Sanoat Energetika Guruhi and its partner Kontiki Exploration have discovered an ultra-heavy oil and bitumen field in the Zerafshan sag in Uzbekistan. The new discovery, known as Yangi Uzbekistan, is located in the area between the cities of Samarkand and Navoi and is the largest oil field in Uzbekistan. It is estimated that Yangi Uzbekistan has reserves of about 100 million tons of bituminous oil and is expected to produce up to 1 million tons of bituminous oil per year by 2025. Editor/Xing Wentao
In June 2026, the hydropower unit under China Communications Construction Corporation won the bid for the key section of the construction period of the Dabancheng Pumped Storage Power Station in Xinjiang. The total investment of this project is 11.4 billion yuan, and after completion, it will significantly enhance the regional new energy consumption capacity.Editor/Gao Xue
In the first five months of 2026, the railway freight volume in Xinjiang exceeded 100 million tons, including over 41 million tons of coal transported from Xinjiang, a year-on-year increase of 9.1%. The railway department precisely allocates transportation capacity to ensure stable energy supply.Editor/Gao Xue