In the first six months of the year, the enterprises produced 10.2 million Gcal of heat energy, or grew by 0.9% year-on-year.

The committee said that Uzbekistan produced 1.637 million tonnes of coal in the first half of 2011. The growth rate made up 0.2% year-on-year.

Over 98% of Uzbek electricity is produced at stations belonging to Uzbekenergo state joint stock company. The company unites seven thermal plants, six hydroelectric plants and three combined heat and power plants.

The set capacity of power stations of Uzbekistan makes up 11,965 megawatt (thermal power stations and combined heat and power plants – 11,619 megawatt and hydro power stations – 1.346 megawatt).