A modern waste processing plant with alternative energy production is under construction in Kashkadarya region

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A new stage of ecological and industrial development is beginning in Kashkadarya region: a modern waste processing plant is being constructed in Karshi district in partnership with a Chinese company.

The project, valued at US$150 million, integrates advanced technologies and international expertise, opening new opportunities for the region’s green economy.

According to project management, the facility will serve not only as a center for environmentally safe waste disposal—including pharmaceutical, medical, and organic materials—but also as a source of alternative energy.

The plant’s capacity is designed to process 1,500 tons of waste per day, equivalent to 45,000 tons per month, producing approximately 45,000 kWh of electricity per hour or 240 million kWh annually.

Occupying 17 hectares, the plant will be part of a broader national program to increase the share of alternative energy in Uzbekistan.

The project is being implemented in accordance with a presidential decree on electricity generation through the incineration of solid household waste in Kashkadarya and Samarkand regions.

A similar facility is simultaneously being built in Samarkand, with the total cost of the two projects reaching US$400 million. These plants will play a key role in environmental protection, reducing atmospheric pollution, and safeguarding groundwater.

The project actively employs technologies supplied from China, including eco-friendly filters adapted to local climate and regional conditions. More than 200 specialists from both countries and approximately 30 units of specialized equipment are involved in construction.

The implementation plan includes the construction of collection and sorting points in five districts of the region, and more than 100 new jobs will be created once the plant becomes operational.

Experts note that generating alternative energy through waste processing has not only economic and social significance but also contributes to reducing environmental damage, maintaining ecological balance, and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Uzbekistan’s relations with China have a centuries-long history, dating back to the era of the Silk Road. Today, cooperation has reached a new level, strengthening trade and investment ties, and the Kashkadarya plant project represents one of the largest Chinese investments in the country.

Project representatives emphasized that special attention is being paid to environmental safety and construction quality, in line with global environmental standards.

The new plant will make a significant contribution to the region’s sustainable development and help reduce the negative impact of waste on the environment.