Preprint
Unlocking Geothermal Energy in Uzbekistan: A Critical Review of Resource Potential, Regional Suitability, Deployment Pathways, and Implementation Challenges
https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6671920
Highlights
- Ustyurt and Karakalpakstan are identified as priority geothermal development zones.
- Existing oil and gas wells are highlighted as opportunities for geothermal reuse.
- Barriers named include drilling risk, data gaps, financing constraints and regulatory gaps.
Summary
A critical review of Uzbekistan’s geothermal potential and how it could be put to use. It assesses which regions suit direct heat use, industrial use and greenhouse heating, names priority zones, and sets out the main barriers.
The paper is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. The PDF is available from SSRN.
How to cite
Oybek Rikhsiboev and Bahramjan Rasakhadjayev (2026). Unlocking Geothermal Energy in Uzbekistan: A Critical Review of Resource Potential, Regional Suitability, Deployment Pathways, and Implementation Challenges. SSRN preprint. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6671920