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Siemens AG to modernise TPP in Tashkent

Siemens AG and Stone City (Netherlands) are planning to modernise four thermal power plants in Tashkent, the German conglomerate said following a meeting in the Uzbek capital.

Siemens AG and Stone City (Netherlands) are planning to modernise four thermal power plants in Tashkent, the German conglomerate said following a meeting in the Uzbek capital.

The meeting discussed cooperation with the company in the field of energy, in particular, the construction of power plants and thermal stations, as well as the development of hydrogen fuel.

It was noted that a number of ministries and departments of the country are ready to establish relations with Siemens AG on the basis of public-private partnerships. If necessary, service centers would be opened to service German equipment, and local specialists would be trained.

The parties exchanged views on improving energy sustainability, uninterrupted supply of electricity and heat to the population, condition of service facilities and their gradual commissioning in accordance with modern requirements.

https://uzreport.news/economy/siemens-ag-to-modernise-tpp-in-tashkent

ACWA Power to build largest in Central Asia wind farm in Uzbekistan

ACWA Power to build largest in Central Asia wind farm in Uzbekistan


Saudi Arabian ACWA Power has announced its readiness to build a new wind farm in Uzbekistan. The facility is set to become the largest in the region, and one of the largest in the world. A corresponding agreement was signed on May 3 this year with the ministries of energy, as well as investment and foreign trade of Uzbekistan.
The project includes the development, construction, and operation of a 1,500 MW wind power project in Karakalpakstan.
"This project is another significant achievement for your country and reinforces ACWA Power's commitment to work with fast-growing markets such as Uzbekistan to achieve its ambitious renewable energy and sustainable development goals," said ACWA Power Chairman Mohammad Abunayyan, commenting on the event.

"As an energy producer, we in Uzbekistan are learning a lot from our Middle Eastern and especially Saudi partners in the transition to a low-carbon economy. The ACWA Power project will make a big contribution to this process. Our plan is to produce 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030, " said Deputy Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan Sherzod Khodjaev.
The project is expected to meet the electricity needs of approximately 4mn households and offset approximately 2.5mn tons of carbon dioxide per year. The project is also in line the with government's goals of significantly increasing electricity generation using renewable energy to meet the growing demand.

ACWA Power is also running two more wind projects in Bukhara and Navoi, with a combined power generation capacity of 1,000 MW. In the Syrdarya region, it is implementing a project to build a high-efficiency gas power plant with a capacity of 1,500 MW.

https://uzreport.news/economy/acwa-power-to-build-largest-in-central-asia-wind-farm-in-uzbekistan

IAEA: Uzbekistan is ready to build its first nuclear power plant

IAEA: Uzbekistan is ready to build its first nuclear power plant

Uzbekistan has made significant progress in the development of its nuclear power infrastructure," said Milko Kovachev, head of the IAEA's Nuclear Infrastructure Development Section as the organisation’s delegation has concluded its 12-day trip to Uzbekistan. Adding to him, the country's nuclear power program enjoys strong government support.

A team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency conducted a comprehensive assessment of infrastructure development for the nuclear power program and concluded that everything was going according to plan and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Uzbekistan is preparing to build its first nuclear power plant and has already selected a site for its construction. The group made recommendations and suggestions aimed at helping Uzbekistan to prepare for the construction of its first nuclear power plant.

IAEA: Uzbekistan is ready to build its first nuclear power plant

Uzbekistan to study Hungary’s experience in construction of nuclear power plant

Uzbekistan to study Hungary’s experience in construction of nuclear power plant


Uzbekistan’s Energy Ministry and the Uzatom Agency have reached an agreement with the Hungarian delegation on sending Uzbek specialists to the construction sites of the PAKS-2 nuclear power plant NPP.
The parties came to a mutual opinion that detailed monitoring of the work at the NPP in Hungary would be very useful for Uzbek specialists.
Hungarian delegates said that nuclear power was satisfying most of the demand for electricity in the country.
"Hungary has initiated a project for the construction of the PAKS-2 NPP, the design is carried out by Russia, power units are based on VVER-1200 reactors. The launch of the first unit is scheduled for 2030, which will ensure the continuity of electricity generation," they added.
The NPP in the Jizzakh region is also to be built using Russian technologies.


Uzbekistan to study Hungary’s experience in construction of nuclear power plant

Major European banks channel €1.1bn to finance expansion of Uzbekistan’s flagship gas chemical asset

Major European banks channel €1.1bn to finance expansion of Uzbekistan’s flagship gas chemical asset


Deutsche Bank (€500mn), Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg (€300mn) and Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale (€300mn) are set to finance the expansion of Uzbekistan’s flagship gas chemical asset, Shurtan Gas Chemical Complex. The €1.1bn agreement was signed on September 30 in Tashkent, on the sidelines of economic forum.
“The participation of prestigious European banks is a significant endorsement of Uzbekistan’s attractiveness as an investment”, Uzbekneftegaz said in a statement.
The total cost of the project is $1.8bn, of which $1.2bn will be contributed by a consortium of foreign banks and financial institutions, and $600mn from Uzbekneftegaz.
“Today’s announcement is yet another example of high-quality, international investment capital being allocated to Uzbekistan to help finance our exciting energy reforms. We have set ambitious energy targets, and activated strategies at great speed to achieve those targets, but attracting substantial international capital is one of the best measures of our progress. It is a proud day for Uzbekistan, and we thank our new European partners for their considerable support”, said Alisher Sultanov, Uzbekistan’s Minster of Energy.
The funds are set to be raised under the insurance coverage of Euler Hermes (Germany), SACE (Italy), Atradius (Netherlands) and other European export credit agencies.
A separate agreement was signed between Uzbekneftegaz and international law firm White & Case.
The expansion of production capacity at Shurtan is to annually contribute 280,000 additional tonnes of bimodal polyethylene, 100,000 tonnes of polypropylene and 50,000 tonnes of pyrolysis distillate.

Major European banks channel €1.1bn to finance expansion of Uzbekistan’s flagship gas chemical asset

Uzbekistan GTL plant launched

The Uzbekistan GTL plant for the production of synthetic liquid fuels has been launched in Kashkadarya region. The plant will be fully operational on March 1, 2022.

The head of state Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke about the unique technological advantages of the plant and its features that distinguish it from other industrial projects in the country.

In particular, such a large complex has so far been built in only 4 countries in the world – Qatar, Nigeria, South Africa and Malaysia. More than 13,000 engineers and construction workers were involved in the construction of the complex at the same time. The plant has installed more than 10,000 pieces of equipment manufactured by about 130 leading companies in 24 countries, including Japan, Korea, Singapore, the United States, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Russia and China. 140 international licenses and patents have been obtained for the use of technological solutions, equipment and processes in production.

The President thanked all the engineers and builders involved in the construction of the plant, as well as foreign partners who assisted in the implementation of the project.

“The GTL plant and the Shurtan gas-chemical complex expansion projects are one of our first major steps towards creating a new industrial era in New Uzbekistan.

No matter how difficult it is, we have learned to work and live with the goal of making our country one of the developed countries and creating a decent standard of living for our people.

In these happy moments, when the New Year is knocking on our door, I pay tribute to our hardworking, courageous and noble people, the enthusiastic and dedicated workers of industry, who are the creators and builders of all our achievements,” the President said.

Demand for energy in Uzbekistan to increase two-fold by 2030

As a result of the acceleration of reforms in Uzbekistan, the development of industry, population growth, the energy demand is expected to increase sharply, almost doubling by 2030. This was noted on a special meeting of the Senate Meeting on Aral Sea Development that discussed the work implemented in Karakalpkakstan on the use of solar and wind energy in the economy, social facilities, and housing as well as the priorities of the development strategy for 2022-2026.

With this in mind, a project agreement on the construction of a 1,700 MW wind farm in Karakalpakstan is planned to be signed in 2022. The meeting also emphasized the importance of foreign investment and local entrepreneurs and training through the introduction of the tax, customs, and other benefits provided for in the Law 'On the use of renewable energy sources.

The draft development strategy for 2022-2026, which is currently under discussion, focused on ensuring socio-economic development by expanding the use of renewable energy sources.

The draft document aims to increase the energy efficiency of the economy by 20% and reduce emissions by 10%.

It envisages an increase in electricity generation by an additional 40 billion kWh by 2026 to a total of 110 billion kWh, saving about 3 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year by emitting 25% of renewable energy sources by 2026. It is also planned to reduce the volume of harmful gases by 8 million tons.

In this regard, it is planned to develop a program to expand and support the use of renewable energy sources, including the construction of 4 GWh through the construction of 8 wind farms in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and the regions, the construction of additional capacity to 4 GWT through the commissioning of 10 solar photovoltaic plants.

Following the draft document, the procedure for the introduction of a component of the use of renewable energy sources in the production of heat and electricity for their own needs will be introduced within the framework of projects funded by international financial institutions.

Total capacity of energy system of Uzbekistan will exceed 16 thousand MW in 2022

The total capacity of the energy system of Uzbekistan will exceed 16 thousand MW in 2022.
Since the beginning of the year, 5 power plants have been launched in Uzbekistan. At the same time, two more new stations are expected to be put into operation by the end of the year, with a total capacity of 1,474 MW.
As a result, 6 new thermal power plants and one solar photoelectric power plant will start operating this year.
As a result, the total capacity of the energy system of Uzbekistan will exceed 16,000 MW.
It is also worth noting that this year seven hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 173 MW will be built and modernized in Samarkand, Surkhandarya, and Tashkent regions.
It should be noted that over the past 5 years - from 2017 to 2021, 3547 MW of new capacity have been created.

4 companies expressed interest in building solar photoelectric power plants in Uzbekistan

4 companies expressed interest in building solar photoelectric power plants in Uzbekistan

4 international companies are participating in the tender for the construction of solar photoelectric plants with a total capacity of 500 MW in 3 regions of Uzbekistan.
According to the terms of the tender, 250 MW solar power plants will be built in Bukhara region, 150 MW in Namangan region and 100 MW in Khorezm region.
For the project in the Bukhara region, the participants of the competition have also submitted their proposals for the construction of a chemical energy storage battery system (BESS) that can provide a total of 125 MWh of electricity from 63 MW.
The second stage of the tender is structured in such a way that the winner of the largest project (250 MW in Bukhara region) cannot participate in the tender for the remaining two projects in Namangan and Khorezm regions, and similarly, the winner of the project in Namangan cannot participate in the tender for the project in Khorezm.
Companies and consortia participating in the tender:

• 1. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar (UAE) – major bidder – bid for all 3 projects.
2. Alarko Holding AS (Turkey) - middle participant - only for projects in Namangan and Khorezm regions.
3. Consortium: GD Power (China) and Powerchina (China) - major bidder - bid for all 3 projects.
4. Voltalia SA (France) - a small participant - submitted an offer only for the project in Khorezm region.

Japan to build power plant in Syrdarya with capacity of 1600 MW

Japan to build a power plant in Syrdarya with a capacity of 1600 MW

Japan hosted a meeting with the president and Chief Executive Officer of the Sojitz Corporation Masayoshi Fujimoto, within the framework of the visit of the Uzbek delegation to Japan. During the negotiations, issues of implementation of the project for the construction of a steam-gas power plant with a capacity of 1600 MW were discussed at the consortium with the companies “IDiEf”, “Nebraska” and “Kuden International” in Syrdarya region.
The Japanese side also expressed its interest in the implementation of new projects in Uzbekistan with the participation of renewable energy sources, health, modernization and management of airports, the construction and use of highways, and direct investments based on the principles of Public-Private Partnership in other areas. Following the negotiations with the leadership of the Japanese bank for International Cooperation, an agreement was reached on the issue of direct investment in the Syrdarya steam-gas power plant construction project in the amount of $ 500 million.

1.3 MW PV plant commissioned in Syrdarya

1.3 MW PV plant commissioned in Syrdarya

1.3 MW PV plant was commissioned at Syrdarya thermal power plant, the press service of the Ministry of Energy said in a statement.

It will generate an additional 2.3 million kWh of electricity, which will save 750,000 cubic meters of natural gas annually and help reduce the emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere.

Reportedly, the plant is now generating an average of 800 kWh of electricity, depending on solar radiation.

The first Hydrogenerators factory in Central Asia

The first Hydrogenerators factory in Central Asia

Uzbekistan and China plan to build the only factory in Central Asia to produce Hydraulic units.

A plant with 2-15 MW capacity will be constructed by the Chinees company “Zhejiang Jinlun Electromechanic” and Uzbekhydroenergo. The project going to launch by the beginning of 2024. The first stage planned to produce goods with 1 MW volume, in the second – to 15 MW. The Made in Uzbekistan brand product will be exported to neighbouring countries, including Afghanistan. The company decided to supply regions of Uzbekistan with the micro-hydroelectric power station.

Hydrogenerator - is an electrical machine designed to generate electricity at a hydroelectric power plant.

New tank farm commissioned by Saneg

In order to provide gasoline and diesel fuel to Tashkent and the surrounding region, Saneg’s refueling complex on the premises of Tashkent international Airport has been expanded to include 6 vertical steel tanks that can store an additional 12 thousand cubic meters of petroleum products.
The terminal’s main function is to offload light oil products from railway tankers to be stored in the tank farm for subsequent transshipment, which will facilitate daily fuel sales of 1.5 thousand tons.

“At the moment, the existing oil depot is loading and unloading AI-92 and AI-80 unleaded gasolines produced at the Ferghana Oil Refinery, as well as diesel fuel. Thanks to the launch of Saneg’s new logistics complex, we will be able to meet the growing demand for high-quality fuel and ensure delivery to the capital's gas stations within an hour, supported by a fleet of 39 fuel trucks,” said Ulugbek Shernazarov, Saneg’s Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs.

The total cost of the project, executed by Enter Engineering, was $10 million, and was responsible for creating 35 new jobs as part of Saneg’s commitment to Uzbekistan’s human capital development.