President of Uzbekistan Discusses Strategic Partnership Plans with Air Products

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — As part of his working visit to New York, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Eduardo Menezes, Chief Executive Officer of Air Products.

Air Products is one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of industrial gases, with a market capitalization exceeding US$63 billion. Each year, the company produces about 200 million tons of industrial gases across more than 50 countries and operates a network of around 750 production facilities.

The meeting focused on practical steps to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation with one of the leading international companies that is actively investing in the development of high-tech industrial enterprises in Uzbekistan.

To date, Air Products’ investments in Uzbekistan have exceeded US$1 billion. Implemented projects include industrial gas processing at the GTL plant, hydrogen production at the Fergana Oil Refinery, liquid carbon dioxide production at Navoiazot, and the establishment of a shock-freezing center.

The discussions also resulted in agreements to accelerate the implementation of projects such as the construction of a gas-chemical complex in Bukhara, coal gasification, and the production of environmentally friendly aviation fuel.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed on the adoption of a “roadmap” to advance joint projects and implement new company initiatives in Uzbekistan.