Tashkent, an ancient city in Central Asia, welcomes a pragmatic production capacity docking. On October 13, 2026, Uzbekistan's National Oil and Gas Company and China's HONGHUA GROUP LIMITED sat around the negotiation table and exchanged frank opinions on the acceptance and delivery of four drilling equipment. A bilateral consultation on upgrading the quality of oil and gas equipment began.

Drilling rig acceptance focuses on quality and efficiency

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Uzbekistan National Oil and Gas Company, Abduganisanginov, and the President of HONGHUA GROUP LIMITED, Zhang Mi, held talks in Tashkent to exchange views on the issue of drilling equipment standards. Both parties have had in-depth discussions on the matters that need to be further improved in the factory testing and acceptance procedures for the four drilling rigs. Sanginov stated that both parties will work together to ensure that the equipment fully meets quality requirements and is delivered on schedule. The contract was signed in April 2026 and involves the supply of four drilling rigs, each with a lifting capacity of 450 metric tons. The progress of performance is steadily progressing according to plan. Keywords: oil and gas equipment, China Ukraine cooperation

Expand the depth of technical cooperation

In addition to the acceptance issues, both parties also discussed broader cooperation prospects, covering the supply of modern drilling equipment and the technical capabilities required for the development of advanced oil and gas technologies. The Ukrainian side proposes that HONGHUA GROUP LIMITED consider manufacturing a drilling simulator to assist drilling students in safely and efficiently operating modern equipment, providing a practical platform for oil and gas talent cultivation. Both sides expressed their willingness to continue deepening practical cooperation, promote the implementation of mutually beneficial projects, ensure the timely fulfillment of agreed commitments, and jointly promote China Ukraine energy cooperation to a new stage.Editor/Min Jing