This was stated in a report on the activities of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan for the first half of 2026.
"In the first half of 2026, oil production amounted to 10,013.5 tons, which is 855.4 tons, or 9.3 percent, more compared to the same period last year," the report said.
Despite the increase in production, Tajikistan remains a net importer of petroleum products, as its own crude oil production covers only a small part of domestic demand.
The hydrocarbon sector plays a much smaller role in the country's energy balance compared to hydropower. Although several domestic and foreign companies have been engaged in exploration of oil and gas fields in recent years, commercial production volumes remain limited. As a result, Tajikistan still relies heavily on imports of gasoline, diesel fuel and other petroleum products, while state policy is focused mainly on expanding renewable electricity generation and modernizing energy infrastructure.
This sector is expected to remain a priority for international development institutions. Against this backdrop, in an exclusive interview with Trend, representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced the approval of a new Strategic and Capital Framework (SCF) for 2026–2030, defining the bank's key priorities in Central Asia and other regions.
According to EBRD Managing Director for Central Asia and Mongolia, Huseyin Ozhan, the document focuses on three main areas: accelerating the green transition, strengthening economic governance, and developing human capital while promoting equal opportunities.
He noted that these priorities serve as the main guidelines for the EBRD's activities in Central Asia. The bank is also developing individual country strategies for each state in the region in close cooperation with national authorities, with particular attention to enhancing private sector competitiveness, creating jobs, developing skills, promoting inclusiveness, and supporting digital transformation.