Abdurasul Abdurakhimov said that Exxon Mobile was offered two investment blocks for exploration – Eastern-Surkhan and Kashtar. He said that the company hopes for intensive cooperation with Exxon Mobil.

Exxon Mobil and Uzbekneftegaz are planning jointly study opportunities on holding exploration and further development of above-mentioned blocks, Gazeta.uz reported.

According to Uzbekneftegaz, Uzbekistan allocated 44 blocks for holding oil and gas exploration works, of which 23 were issued to foreign investors.

Surkhan oil and gas region is one of perspective areas for cooperation between Uzbekistan and foreign companies in this sector.