[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 July 2026, Angola's Dande Free Trade Zone signed two investment agreements totaling $900 million, covering port concessions and supporting infrastructure, with a concession period of 25 years and construction in three phases. Based on the industrial foundation of the first phase of Huatong Aluminum Industrial Park's production and the expansion of the second phase, the project aims to fill the gaps in regional logistics and transportation. Dande is building an industrial node that integrates reserves, manufacturing, and logistics, creating a large number of jobs. The project funds will be disbursed in stages, and the pace of implementation depends on contract disclosure, funding availability, and the progress of the first phase of construction.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Recently, Türkiye Ihras Holding launched the construction of Kyrgyz Kazalman Hydropower Station. The project has an investment of over 10 billion US dollars and a total installed capacity of 912 megawatts. It is planned to be completed within six years, with an annual power generation of over 3.75 billion kilowatt hours after completion, which can guarantee electricity supply for 2 million households. Editor/Min Jing