President approves “roadmap” for modernization of production facilities of chemical industry

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a resolution “On measures to accelerate the development of the chemical industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan”.

Uzbek leader approved a “roadmap” for implementation of the main directions of expansion and modernization of production facilities, deepening the processing of basic products, rational use of assets and the introduction of modern management methods in the activities of Uzkimyosanoat.

The document envisages increase in production of chemical products in 2018-2030 - by 4.5 times, including mineral fertilizers - by 2 times (from 1.2 million tonnes to 2.4 million tonnes), exports of products - by 4 times and diversification of the industry by raising the share of organic chemistry products from 7 to 54 percent.

Capacities for production of phosphate fertilizers at Ammophos-Maxam will be organized in 2018–2020 due to modernization of existing industries with an increase in the production of phosphate fertilizers by 20,000 tonnes (in 100% nutrient calculation).

Capacities for production of polyvinyl chloride with a capacity of 100,000 tonnes, caustic soda – 75,000 tonnes, methanol – 300,000 tonnes, and also nitric acid with a capacity of 500,000 tonnes at Navoiazot will also be organized.

Navoiazot will also establish ammonia production with a capacity of 660,000 tonnes and carbamide – 577,500 tonnes.

Ferghanaazot is implementing a project for the production of modern polymer wallpaper with a capacity of 7.8 million units with the attraction of foreign direct investment.

Also, the project “Expansion of production capacity of the Dekhkanabad potash fertilizer plant” (stage II) will be implemented.

Until 2030, promising investment projects will be realized, which are aimed at diversifying the production of chemical products, increasing the output of mineral fertilizers and chemical plant protection products, developing organic chemistry, including the production of polymer products, synthetic fibers, rubber and other finished products.

At the same time, the implementation of 29 investment projects for the modernization, expansion and creation of new processing industries with an estimated cost of US$4.8 billion is carried out mainly with the attraction of foreign direct investment.

Uzkimyosanoat in order to accelerate implementation of investment projects for the modernization, expansion and diversification of production of Ferghanaazot and Qoqon Superphosphate Zavodi until 30 December 2018, was instructed to ensure the completion of an independent assessment of the assets of these companies in order to be sold to foreign investors.

The company was also entrusted to conclude contract for development of project documentation of the project on production of ammonia and carbamide in the city of Yangiyer of Syrdarya region.

Uzkimyosanoat was entrusted in conjunction with the State Committee on Geology and Mineral Resources and the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on investments to develop an investment project on construction of a complex for production of phosphate fertilizers in Navoi region based on assessment of international organization.