Central Asia's gas consumption surged 76% over a decade — Eni

Combined natural gas consumption by five Central Asian countries reached 119.6 billion cubic meters in 2025 — 76% higher than in 2015. This data is cited by Eni in World Energy Review 2026.

Meanwhile, the region's gas exports nearly halved: from 89.6 billion cubic meters in 2015 to 47.4 billion in 2025. Production declined from 153.0 billion to 140.9 billion cubic meters.

Turkmenistan remains the largest producer at 72.48 billion cubic meters, followed by Uzbekistan (40.16 billion) and Kazakhstan (28.21 billion). Uzbekistan leads in consumption: 54.32 billion cubic meters, or 45% of regional demand. Turkmenistan consumed 35.58 billion, Kazakhstan — 28.82 billion.

By per capita consumption, Turkmenistan ranks first at 4,671 cubic meters per person. Uzbekistan stands at 1,466, and Kazakhstan at 1,382 cubic meters.

Turkmenistan accounts for 78% of regional gas exports — 36.89 billion cubic meters. Uzbekistan exported 5.72 billion, Kazakhstan — 4.77 billion. Kazakhstan's exports fell 28% year-on-year.

Regional gas imports totaled approximately 26.1 billion cubic meters, of which 19.88 billion fell to Uzbekistan, 5.37 billion to Kazakhstan, 0.64 billion to Kyrgyzstan, and 0.20 billion to Tajikistan.

In the oil sector, Kazakhstan increased production by 11.8% — to 2.098 million barrels per day, accounting for roughly 88% of regional output. Combined production by five countries reached 2.385 million barrels per day compared to 2.030 million in 2015.

Installed solar generation capacity in the region grew 67% year-on-year — to 7,359 MW. Uzbekistan provided 5,934 MW, Kazakhstan — 1,325 MW. Combined wind energy capacity in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reached 3,561 MW versus 2,021 MW a year earlier.

Aggregate CO₂ emissions from the five countries reached 473.5 million tons in 2024. Kazakhstan accounted for 243.0 million tons (51% of the total), Uzbekistan — 121.8 million, Turkmenistan — 87.9 million. Emissions in Kyrgyzstan rose 28.6%, in Tajikistan — 14.2%.