Uzbekistan Completes Key Gas Project to Strengthen National Energy Grid

Uzbekistan has completed the construction and installation phase of the Surgil Gas Booster Compression Station, a major infrastructure project aimed at bolstering the country’s energy independence and optimizing the use of regional gas reserves.

The newly built facility is designed to compress natural gas for delivery to the Ustyurt Gas Chemical Complex, where it will be processed into high-value polymer materials, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media.

With a design capacity of 1.8 billion cubic meters per year, or up to 4.8 million cubic meters per day, the station represents a significant upgrade to the nation's gas processing infrastructure.

The project was executed by Enter Engineering, utilizing cutting-edge technologies. The station is equipped with two gas compressor units supplied by Baker Hughes, now undergoing final commissioning and testing.

The Surgil Gas Booster Compression Station is expected to deliver multiple strategic benefits:

Boosting gas output at the Surgil field;

Ensuring a steady feedstock supply for the Ustyurt Gas Chemical Complex;

Enhancing efficiency in processing gas from low-pressure fields in the Ustyurt region.

Beyond its industrial advantages, the facility is also anticipated to generate broad social impact, including job creation, improved energy supply to homes and businesses, and a stimulus for sustainable regional economic development.

Officials expect the Surgil station to serve as a vital component in the development of a robust, modern, and energy-secure system for Uzbekistan.