Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the operations of Coals KS in Nukus, where gas blocks and lime are produced. The press service of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan reported this.
The total project cost is US$16.3 million. Gas block production is located on a 4.8-hectare site in the Nukus Free Economic Zone, while the lime production facilities are located on a site of the same size in Karauzyak district.
The enterprise has an annual production capacity of 300,000 cubic meters of gas blocks and 165,000 tonnes of lime. The products are intended for the domestic market and are also planned for export to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
About 96% of the raw materials used come from local resources. Quartz sand, cement and gypsum are supplied by domestic enterprises. This helps reduce production costs and ensure stable supplies of raw materials.
Gas blocks are lightweight and have thermal and sound insulation properties. According to the enterprise, they are three to four times lighter than traditional bricks, which helps reduce construction costs.
The enterprise currently employs 200 local residents. In total, the company has implemented five major projects worth US$200 million. Another four projects worth US$40 million are under construction.
The head of state reviewed the production processes and manufactured products, heard information about the enterprise’s future plans and spoke with employees.
Particular attention was paid to maintaining high product quality while reducing production costs, expanding production and export opportunities, and regularly improving employees’ qualifications.
Relevant recommendations and instructions were given to the enterprise’s management and responsible officials.
