Boeing and Uzbekneftegaz to Establish Joint Working Group to Develop Cooperation in Aviation Fuel Sector

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During a visit by a Boeing delegation to Uzbekistan, the Chairman of the Management Board of Uzbekneftegaz JSC met with the regional directors of the American corporation.

Particular attention was given to the historic agreement signed between Uzbekistan Airways and Boeing during the visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United States. The sides also discussed plans to further expand Boeing’s cooperation with the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan and Uzbekistan Airways.

The discussions focused on innovative solutions aimed at reducing sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions using an interactive online model developed by Boeing to calculate emissions.

The delegation was briefed on the production capabilities of Uzbekneftegaz enterprises, including the manufacture of Jet A-1 aviation fuel at the Bukhara Oil Refinery, joint production of semi-synthetic Jet A-1 SSF fuel with Uzbekistan GTL, and the production of GTL kerosene.

It was noted that in September 2022, Boeing officially approved the use of semi-synthetic Jet A-1 fuel in commercial flights.

The parties also explored prospects for the local production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and joint initiatives to further reduce SO₂ emissions.

Following the talks, Boeing representatives proposed that Uzbekneftegaz present its achievements in the production and application of semi-synthetic aviation fuel at international forums.

Both sides agreed to establish a joint working group to advance cooperation in the aviation fuel sector.