President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved the construction of six waste-to-energy (WTE) plants across Uzbekistan, marking a significant step toward improving waste management and energy generation. The Justice Ministry’s legal information channel confirmed the approval, emphasizing the initiative’s environmental and economic benefits.
The new facilities will be built in the Tashkent, Andijan, Namangan, Fergana, Kashkadarya, and Samarkand regions. These projects aim to enhance sustainability while attracting foreign investment from China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Investors have already established project companies in Uzbekistan and signed 30-year power purchase agreements with state-owned Uzenergosotish.
Key Project Details:
- Total Waste Processing Capacity: 10,000 tons of municipal waste per day
- Total Electricity Generation: 1,565 MWh per day
- Implementation Timeline: 2025–2027
Waste-to-Energy Plant Capacities:
- Tashkent region – 2,500 tons of waste, generating 390 million kWh annually
- Andijan, Kashkadarya, and Samarkand regions – 1,500 tons of waste each, generating 240 million kWh annually
- Namangan and Fergana regions – 1,500 tons of waste each, generating 227.5 million kWh annually
In 2024, President Mirziyoyev reviewed the WTE projects, approving their implementation by China CAMC Engineering, Shanghai SUS Environment, and China Everbright Group.
Future Expansion Plans:
- A new WTE plant in Jizzakh region (547,500 tons annual capacity), to be developed by Chengdu Environmental Group.
- A proposed facility in Bukhara region, led by the UAE’s Tadweer Group.
These initiatives are expected to modernize waste management, reduce landfill dependence, and support Uzbekistan’s transition to renewable and sustainable energy sources.