Oil Spill Incident at M-25 Field in Baysun, Uzbekistan

INCIDENT OVERVIEW
In the last days of 2025, an oil-containing liquid emerged to the surface at the M-25 oil field located in Baysun district, Surkhandarya region, Uzbekistan. This environmental incident prompted immediate action from responsible agencies to contain and control the spread of petroleum fluid.

INCIDENT DETAILS
Location: M-25 Field, Baysun District, Surkhandarya Region, Uzbekistan
Date Discovered: Late December 2025
Type: Oil Spill / Environmental Release

CONTAINMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES
The Ministry of Energy implemented comprehensive containment strategies:

• Additional protective reservoirs were constructed around the field and along the riverbed to prevent widespread oil fluid dispersion
• Two fully insulated sludge pools, each with a capacity of 5,000 cubic meters, were established as designated safe storage facilities
• Collected oil liquid is continuously transported to these specialized pools for controlled storage, processing, and potential reuse

STATUS AND MONITORING
• The situation is currently under constant monitoring and full control
• The spread of oil fluid has been successfully restrained
• Initial cleanup work is being consistently carried out on oil discharged into nearby waterways
• Laboratory analyses are being conducted on samples from the petroleum fluid
• Geological research is ongoing to assess processing possibilities

COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY
All remediation work is being conducted in strict compliance with current industrial safety and environmental protection requirements. The incident demonstrates the importance of rapid response, proper containment infrastructure, and continuous environmental monitoring in the oil and gas sector.

SOURCE: Ministry of Energy, Uzbekistan (Official Statement, January 5, 2026)