Centre of Excellence
for Energy Education
in Central Asia

An international initiative to build energy sector capability in Central Asia designed to support the development of internationally trained energy professionals across the region.

KAZAKHSTANTURKMENISTANTAJIKISTANUZBEKISTANTashkentSamarkandBukharaNavoi
38M
Population
$145B
GDP (2025)
35,000+
Energy Workforce
$33B
Total Inflows
$240B
GDP Target by 2030
Core Pillars

An Integrated Platform for Energy
Workforce Excellence

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Technical Training

  • Drilling & Well Engineering
  • Production Operations
  • Refinery Operations
  • Maintenance & Reliability

Digital Energy

  • Energy Data Analytics
  • Automation & Process Control

Leadership Academy

  • Strategy
  • Project Governance
  • Commercial Developments

Partner Ecosystem

  • Training Operators
  • Institutional Providers
  • Accreditation Bodies
  • Institutional Investors
Programmes

World-Class Energy
Training Programmes

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PROG — 01

Petroleum Engineering Fundamentals

12 Weeks · Certification

Comprehensive programme covering upstream petroleum engineering principles, reservoir mechanics, and production optimization for early-career professionals.

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PROG — 02

Refinery Operations & Process Safety

8 Weeks · Diploma

Advanced training in refinery process units, safety management systems, and operational excellence aligned with international HSE standards.

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PROG — 03

Energy Sector Leadership

16 Weeks · Executive

Strategic leadership programme for mid-to-senior professionals covering energy transition, commercial strategy, and governance frameworks.

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Campus & Facilities

State-of-the-Art Learning
Environment

Purpose-built facilities designed to deliver immersive training experiences combining classroom theory with hands-on operational practice.

Simulation Centre

Full-scale process simulation labs replicating upstream and downstream operational environments for risk-free, immersive training.

Research Library

Access to international petroleum databases, technical journals, and digital learning resources across all energy disciplines.

International Network

Connected to leading energy institutions worldwide, enabling knowledge exchange and collaborative research programmes.

Uzbekistan Energy Sector

A Region in Transformation

Uzbekistan stands at the threshold of an unprecedented energy sector modernization, creating significant demand for skilled professionals.

65
Tcf Natural Gas Reserves
594M
Barrels Oil Reserves
$12B+
Planned Energy Investment
25GW
Renewables Target 2030
2024

Upstream Modernization

Major PSA reforms and international operator entry driving demand for exploration and production expertise across the sector.

2025

Refinery Expansion

Bukhara, Fergana, and new grassroots refinery projects requiring thousands of skilled operations and maintenance professionals.

2030

Energy Transition

Ambitious renewable energy targets and green hydrogen initiatives creating entirely new workforce requirements and career paths.

Partnership

Build the Future
of Energy Together

UNG Academy brings together training operators, institutional providers, accreditation bodies, and investors in a unified ecosystem designed to deliver world-class energy education across Central Asia.

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Training Operators

Institutional Providers

Accreditation Bodies

Institutional Investors

An integrated platform to drive energy workforce
excellence in Central Asia

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