Construction of Waste-to-Energy Plants Begins in Bukhara and Surkhandarya with Chinese Investments

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Construction has begun on two new waste-to-energy plants in the Bukhara and Surkhandarya regions, designed to generate electricity through the processing of household waste, the Agency for Waste Management reported.

The groundbreaking ceremonies for the future facilities were held on February 2. Both plants are being implemented with the participation of Chinese investors and are scheduled for commissioning in 2028, with an expected operational lifespan of 30 years.

The total cost of the projects amounts to US$315 million. Once operational, the facilities will be able to process nearly one million tons of waste annually and generate over 300 million kilowatt-hours of electricity.

The waste-to-energy complex in the Kagan district of Bukhara region is being developed by Wangneng Environment with an investment of US$165 million. The plant is expected to process 547,500 tons of waste per year and produce 400 million kilowatt-hours of electricity.

The plant in the Angor district of Surkhandarya is being constructed with the participation of CHSET. The project cost is US$150 million, with an annual processing capacity of 438,000 tons of waste. The planned electricity output is 75 million kilowatt-hours per year.

Botir Zaripov, Hokim of Bukhara region, emphasized during the construction ceremony the plans to create a clustered waste management system in the region and pledged full support to ensure the timely implementation of the projects.

“We see Wangneng Environment as a reliable partner with experience and innovative solutions. The company’s investments and technologies will play a key role in establishing an innovative hub in Bukhara,” Zaripov noted.