Uzbekistan President Meets Air Products CEO

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Within the framework of the program of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, President of Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Chief Executive Officer of the US company Air Products Eduardo Menezes.

During the meeting, the sides considered issues of further expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with the company, which is actively involved in the implementation of high-tech industrial projects in Uzbekistan.

Air Products is one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of industrial gases.

The company has a market capitalization exceeding US$60 billion. It produces around 200 million tons of industrial gases annually in more than 50 countries and operates a network of about 750 production facilities.

It was noted that the total volume of Air Products’ investment in Uzbekistan has already exceeded US$1 billion. The company has completed several major projects, including industrial gas processing at the GTL Uzbekistan plant, hydrogen production at the Fergana oil refinery, and liquid carbon dioxide production at the NavoiAzot enterprise.

In addition, Air Products is involved in educational initiatives in Tashkent and Karshi aimed at training qualified specialists for the industrial sector.

Following the talks, the sides agreed to accelerate the implementation of new joint projects based on an agreed roadmap, providing for the further development of industrial and technological cooperation.