Uzbekistan’s state energy company Uzbekneftegaz and China’s Honghua Group discussed accelerating the supply of drilling equipment and expanding cooperation to support the growing volume of drilling operations in the country’s oil and gas industry.
This was stated in a statement by Uzbekneftegaz.
The talks were held during a visit to China by a delegation headed by Uzbekneftegaz Chairman of the Management Board Abdugani Sanginov, where representatives of the Uzbek company met with the management of Honghua Group, one of China’s leading manufacturers of drilling equipment for the oil and gas industry.
The sides reviewed the progress of ongoing joint projects and discussed prospects for expanding long-term partnership.
“Particular attention was paid to ensuring the supply of drilling equipment within the agreed timelines and, where possible, accelerating shipments to support drilling operations,” the company said in a statement.
According to Uzbekneftegaz, the sides have already signed contracts for the supply of four ZJ70 drilling rigs with a lifting capacity of 450 tons.
During the meeting, it was emphasized that the prompt delivery of equipment would help accelerate drilling operations and ensure the timely commissioning of new wells.
The sides also discussed the development of the specialized subsidiary UNG Burg’ilash, established by Uzbekneftegaz to increase drilling volumes and strengthen the company’s technical capabilities. Opportunities for expanding cooperation to support the further activities of this enterprise were considered.
In addition, the participants exchanged views on the terms of potential new orders, taking into account their long-standing cooperation and the implementation of existing contracts.
The meeting reflects broader efforts by Uzbekneftegaz to modernize its fleet of drilling rigs, increase domestic hydrocarbon production, and strengthen partnerships with international equipment suppliers as part of Uzbekistan’s efforts to intensify geological exploration activities and oil and gas extraction.
