Energy diplomacy is an interdisciplinary area, a synthesis of economics, political science, environmental and technical sciences, which deals with the study of energy problems, finding solutions to them in cooperation with other countries, as well as forecasting the development and interrelationship of socio-economic, political, and technological processes in the perspective of energy security of the region.
The Center conducts advanced research on energy diplomacy and geopolitics, and provides in-depth, independent analysis of energy processes on a regional and international level.
The Center for Energy Diplomacy and Geopolitics is one of 9 centers of the Institute of Advanced International Studies (IAIS) at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The Center's team consists of experts with experience in the private and public sectors, as well as in international organizations, has relevant knowledge of the region and provides strategic insights and information and analytical basis for developing further policy solutions by:
- examining the issues and causes of energy crises at the global, regional and local levels and how these situations can be addressed;
- assessing the correlation between country policies and trends in energy markets;
- conducting research into the development of alternative energy sources and the transition to sustainable energy;
- studying ways to improve the efficiency of energy resources management;
- analyzing risks and possible scenarios for achieving sustainable green growth.
Expanding cooperation with experts in academia, business and civic community, the Center conducts activities and projects designed to help authorized organizations make decisions and develop reasonable energy policies balancing economic, environmental, social and security priorities.
The Center is prepared to collaborate in joint research activities, participate in international and government programs, and provide consulting services on a contract basis, exploring the challenges at the intersection of geopolitics, economics policy, markets, and technology for government agencies and the private sector.
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According to the most recent research conducted at the end of last year by the consulting firm Accenture, 70% of industry leaders and 50% of laggards consider enterprise-wide transformation to be a critical component of remaining competitive. At the same time, more than 200 oil and gas industry executives participated in the global survey.
At the same time, according to the consulting firm McKinsey, carrying out a comprehensive digital transformation in chemical companies can improve average earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) by 8.5–16.0 percentage points. Earlier Siemens studies (from 2017) show a similar assessment of the effectiveness of digitalization implementation - at least 20%.
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Wind energy is a branch of energy concerned with the production of electricity from wind. Wind turbines are used to convert the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical and then electrical energy.
The main components of a wind power plant are wind turbines, rotor blades, tower and foundation. Wind generators can be horizontal-axis or vertical-axis. Horizontal-axis wind generators usually have a larger rotor diameter and power than vertical-axis wind turbines.
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Lithium and its compounds are critically needed for the automotive industry, aircraft manufacturing, metallurgy, microelectronics, chemistry and others. It is especially important in the production of high-capacity batteries. In addition, lithium is necessary in severe
industry: there it is used for smelting and alloying aluminum, increasing ductility, strength and restoring metals. It is also needed in nuclear energy. Lithium is the only available source of tritium, and it is also used in the manufacture of rods that regulate the reactor protection system.
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Modern digital technologies are transforming all areas of industries, in particular the oil and gas industry. To make the most of the countless benefits of digital transformation, it is important that companies commit to modernizing legacy systems and integrating new technologies.
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The article contains an analysis of the previous and current state of Uzbekistan's hydropower, which has a history of almost 100 years, the country's hydropower potential, existing problems and their rational solutions, construction of new hydroelectric power stations, modernization of old hydroelectric power stations, investments in the field, practical cooperation with leading foreign energy companies. , current and promising projects are highlighted.
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Issues related to gas pipelines and any other channels for transporting energy resources must be studied on a large scale, in the context of geopolitics, economics and geological features. The gas pipeline system of Central Asia and the Caspian region is of a strategic nature not only for the countries included in the Central Asian region, but also for Russia, Europe, China and Iran. In this review, we tried to briefly talk about existing and potential gas pipelines in the region, which, undoubtedly, are an important socio-economic and geopolitical element of relations between countries.
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Recently, when forecasting global energy consumption, many experts associate it with the energy transition. At the same time, some of them identify such a transition either with the implementation of the so-called “climate agenda”, or with the decarbonization of the world economy and the development of “green” energy, or with the change from one energy source to another. The team at the Center for Energy Diplomacy and Geopolitics has prepared a brief overview of current trends in the energy transition.
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In November 2022, the government of the Russian Federation proposed the creation of a “Trilateral Gas Union” with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Commentators were quick to focus on the Central Asian dimensions of the proposal, in particular the potential expansion of Russian influence in the region or Russia’s attempts to substitute exports to the region for the drop in its natural gas exports to Europe. This article suggests there is a bigger picture to consider.
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There are no major alternatives to natural gas to ensure the stable and steady development of Uzbekistan’s economy and society.
The idea of a new “gas union” was floated at a very consequential time, amid an unusually harsh winter in the region. Since the second half of November, several Central Asian countries have experienced unprecedented energy deficits and natural gas shortages. This coincided with a snap presidential election in Kazakhstan. So, it was during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s first foreign visit — to Russia — after beginning his second term that the idea of a “trilateral gas union” was aired in late November.
As press secretary for the Kazakh leader Ruslan Zheldibay commented: “…the talks between the presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia in the Kremlin focused on the creation of a ‘trilateral gas union’ between Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan with the purpose of coordinating their actions in order to transport Russian gas through the territories of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.”
Over the next few days, the proposal was elaborated upon by Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov, who talked about the creation of a joint company that would manage energy infrastructure. “The proposal implies the creation of a certain legal entity for cooperation between these three countries, and for infrastructure development, then for foreign markets,” said Peskov.
This statement suggested Russia’s desire to expand its natural gas export routes in the direction of Central Asia and perhaps partially substitute for the losses of the European export market
