The autumn sunshine in Tashkent falls on the negotiating table, with the hands of the oil people of the two countries clasped together. When the ancient Silk Road meets the modern energy artery, a deep dialogue about underground black gold and above ground technological empowerment is quietly unfolding in the heartland of Central Asia.

Negotiating the direction of oil and gas cooperation

On October 20, 2026, Zhou Xinxin, General Manager of China National Petroleum Corporation, led a team to visit Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. They held talks with Abdulgany Sanginov, Chairman of Uzbekistan National Oil and Gas Company, and the management team to discuss expanding cooperation in oil and gas exploration, drilling, capacity improvement, fuel supply, and other fields. After the meeting, the National Oil and Gas Company of Ukraine stated that both parties are reviewing the progress of ongoing projects, exploring ways to accelerate the implementation of joint projects, and exploring new opportunities for cooperation.

Review project disposal matters

The meeting reviewed the cooperation achievements of both sides in drilling, geological and seismic exploration, oil and gas field extraction, digitization, engineering and equipment supply, and mentioned the implementation of projects by Chinese companies such as Western Drilling and Eastern Geophysical Exploration, which have helped Ukraine improve its technological level in the oil and gas industry. The meeting focused on the follow-up handling of the M-25 gas field accident and included drilling rescue wells as alternative disposal plans. Keywords: oil and gas cooperation, talent cultivation, Uzbekistan

Plan diversified supporting layout

Both sides discussed expanding the supply channels of oil products, ensuring a stable supply of fuel in Ukraine, and plan to establish a long-term supply mechanism to promote enterprise coordination and coordination. Both parties plan to establish a permanent office of China Petroleum in Tashkent to coordinate office infrastructure projects and explore public welfare cooperation. The meeting also discussed supporting the Tashkent branch of Gubkin University of Petroleum and Natural Gas to cultivate technical talents for the local oil and gas industry. The two sides stated that they would strengthen the partnership, use new technologies, accelerate the implementation of cooperation projects, and help the joint construction of the the Belt and Road energy cooperation go deep and solid.Editor/Gong Ziwei