BRGM and Expertise France discuss the Fergana Valley’s deep geothermal potential

French experts visited the Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology in Tashkent to talk about studying the valley’s deep geothermal resources and future joint projects.

11 September 2026

Fergana Valley

deep geothermal resources on the agenda

On 10 September 2026, representatives of BRGM, France’s geological survey, and Expertise France, France’s public agency for international technical cooperation, visited the Institute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology (HYDROENGEO) in Tashkent, the institute reported on 11 September. They came to exchange views on the deep geothermal energy potential of the Fergana Valley and to discuss cooperation.

Institute staff briefed the visitors on their research on geothermal waters and on studies carried out in promising areas. The two sides discussed how to study the valley’s deep geothermal resources, assess their energy potential, apply modern technology and use geothermal water efficiently.

They also talked about developing research and practical cooperation in geothermal energy, sharing experience, and carrying out joint projects in the future.

Sources

Fransiya geologiya xizmati (BRGM) va “Expertise France” vakillari bilan uchrashuv xususidaInstitute of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Telegram

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