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Bukhara Refinery to Double Processing Capacity to 5 Million Tonnes
Uzbekistan’s Bukhara refinery plans to double annual processing capacity to 5 million tonnes under a US$328 million modernisation project.
Tashkent Metro May Introduce Women-Only Carriages
Tashkent Metro may consider women-only carriages as the network expands and its rolling stock is renewed, an official said on 3 November.
Uzbekistan to Expand Tekhnochem Petrochemical Cluster
Uzbekistan plans to invest US$292 million in expanding the Tekhnochem petrochemical cluster in Bukhara Region, adding 400,000 tonnes of annual processing capacity.
Uzkimyosanoat Increases Production by 10.2% in Nine Months
Uzbekistan's Uzkimyosanoat recorded industrial output of 20.7 trillion soums in January–September 2026, up 10.2% year-on-year.
Uzbekistan Prepares to Introduce National Carbon Pricing System
Uzbekistan is exploring emissions trading and carbon pricing mechanisms to decarbonise industry and meet its national climate commitments.
Centrum Air to Launch Tashkent Flights to Chelyabinsk and Tyumen
Centrum Air will launch direct flights from Tashkent to Chelyabinsk in December 2026 and Tyumen in January 2027.
Uzbekhydroenergo Expands Capacity and Invests in New Technologies
Uzbekhydroenergo generated 6.64 billion kWh in the first nine months of 2026, while expanding investment, local production and digitalisation.
Bukhara Region Launches US$7.8 Billion Investment Programme
Uzbekistan’s Bukhara region has outlined 145 investment projects worth US$7.8 billion, expected to create over 14,000 jobs and boost exports.
ROX Group Plans US$4.5 Billion Investment in Uzbekistan
Vietnam’s ROX Group plans to invest US$4.5 billion in four urban development projects across Uzbekistan, covering 285 hectares and serving 115,000 people.
Tashkent Mayor Discusses City Development Strategy with McKinsey
Tashkent Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov has met McKinsey's Bob Sternfels to discuss the city's development strategy through 2030 and improvements to urban governance.