Law enforcement agencies and social infrastructure services will be transferred to round-the-clock operations in Uzbekistan to ensure rational use of energy resources and prevent cases of their illegal consumption, the presidential press service reports.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted that serious preparations have been carried out for the current winter season during the meeting on December 12. Internal reserves have been fully utilized, and networks have been modernized. Shortcomings in institutions, mahallas, and enterprises have been eliminated. Systemic work has been established to create additional energy capacity.
“675 megawatts of capacity were put into operation in a short time. By the end of the year, 7 stations with a total capacity of 2.2 thousand megawatts will be launched. In addition, 100 substations, 11.5 thousand transformers, and 34 thousand kilometers of electrical networks were updated,” Mirziyoyev said. He emphasized the need to continue this work and complete the activities planned in the preparation program in a short time.
Interruptions and problems observed in the energy system of some regions were discussed at the meeting. Interruptions in fuel supplies are observed at gas filling stations in Namangan region, according to reports in social networks.
Problems with power supply have worsened in Baliqchi, Pakhtaabad, Markhamat, and Andijan districts due to cold weather. There are reports that the lights often go out in Guzar and Kasbi districts of Kashkadarya region.
Mirziyoyev emphasized the need to eliminate and promptly prevent shortcomings in future. Electricity and gas supply enterprise managers have been instructed to prepare emergency teams, ensure their work around the clock, and increase the supply of necessary tools and materials. It was instructed to ensure daily control over the coal supply from regional warehouses to the population and social facilities and to create the necessary coal reserves at facilities where the heating system has been transferred to private partners.
At the meeting, special attention was paid to the issues of creating favorable conditions for celebrating the New Year.
It was noted that cultural events will be held at a high level, and entertainment programs and services will be expanded. Fairs with reduced prices will be organized in the markets. The Prosecutor General’s Office will oversee attempts to increase prices unjustifiably.
Source: AKIpress News Agency
