Construction of Waste-to-Energy Plants Underway in Two Regions of Uzbekistan
2025-08-04 14:00:00 / News
Earlier, the Agency for Waste Management and Circular Economy Development under the Ministry of Ecology of Uzbekistan signed agreements with leading Chinese companies to implement advanced projects in waste processing and energy generation. In accordance with these agreements, waste-to-energy projects will be gradually introduced in the Samarkand and Andijan regions.
It is worth noting that on March 24 of this year, the President of Uzbekistan signed Resolutions No. 116 and No. 118 aimed at implementing investment projects for electricity generation through the incineration of solid household waste. These documents provide for the improvement of the environmental situation in the regions, the introduction of modern solutions and technologies in the field of waste processing and the attraction of direct investment.
Earlier reports indicated that the President personally reviewed these projects, and the country plans to construct a total of eight plants that will produce electricity and other products from household waste.
As part of the Samarkand project, the Chinese company “Shanghai SUS Environment” will invest USD 150 million. The plant will process 1,500 tonnes of waste per day and generate 240 million kWh of electricity annually, creating between 150 and 200 new jobs.
In the Andijan region, the project is being implemented by “China International CAMCE”, with an investment of USD 140 million. The facility will have similar capacities: 1,500 tonnes of waste processed daily, 240 million kWh of electricity generated annually and the creation of 150 new jobs. Commissioning of both facilities is scheduled for 2025–2027.
According to power purchase and waste supply agreements, the electricity produced will be purchased by “Uzenergosotish” JSC under a guaranteed 30-year buyback arrangement.
These initiatives align with the principles of a green economy, contribute to enhancing Uzbekistan’s environmental sustainability, and help create a clean and healthy environment for future generations.