Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Mohammad Abunayyan, Chairman of the Board of the international energy company ACWA Power, visited the green hydrogen production facility located in the city of Chirchik, Tashkent region.

The project is being implemented through the joint venture "ACWA Power UKS Green H2", established with the participation of Uzbekistan’s Uzkimyosanoat JSC and the Saudi company ACWA Power.

According to the project concept, the plant is expected to produce over 3,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. This environmentally friendly fuel will be used in the production of mineral fertilizers, replacing conventional hydrocarbon-based resources.

A key component of the project is the construction of a 52 MW wind power station, which will supply the plant with renewable electricity, thereby significantly enhancing its environmental and energy sustainability.

The project is seen as a major milestone in advancing Uzbekistan’s green energy agenda and the widespread adoption of energy-efficient technologies. Among its core objectives are:

the introduction of advanced, energy-efficient, and innovative solutions in the country's chemical industry;

active support for decarbonization efforts and the transition to clean technologies;

a significant reduction in natural gas consumption for fertilizer production, with an estimated annual savings of around 33 million cubic meters of gas.

Notably, the production of green hydrogen under this initiative does not rely on oil or natural gas and produces no harmful emissions, significantly reducing environmental impact. This aligns fully with Uzbekistan’s declared priorities for the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy Development.

With the launch of this facility, Uzbekistan becomes the first country in the CIS and only the seventh in the world to establish industrial-scale green hydrogen production — a bold demonstration of the nation’s commitment to leadership in sustainable energy and environmental innovation.