Uzbekistan Thermal Power Plants Cut Emissions and Strengthen Environmental Monitoring in Q1 2026

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The joint-stock company “Issiqlik elektr stansiyalari” (Thermal Power Plants, TPP) of Uzbekistan has reported its environmental performance results for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a reduction in emissions and strengthened ecological monitoring systems.

According to the report, the company’s operations are aligned with national environmental priorities and current legislation. Its power plants fall into environmental impact categories I, II, and III depending on their level of ecological impact.

All facilities have implemented environmental management systems in line with the international ISO 14001 standard, as well as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

For the first time, the company received an ESG rating from the international agency Sustainable Fitch, scoring 50 points. This is presented as an indicator of the gradual formation of a sustainable institutional framework.

Compared to the same period in 2025, emissions of pollutants were reduced by 1,400 tons, while carbon dioxide emissions decreased by 300,000 tons.

Key environmental measures implemented include large-scale tree planting under the “Yashil makon” program, with 19,000 trees and shrubs planted in spring (190% of the planned target), maintenance of dust and gas cleaning systems, and replacement of 25 fuel filtration units.

The company also commissioned solar photovoltaic stations with a total capacity of 13.5 MW and introduced 25 electric vehicles into its fleet.

At the Syrdarya Thermal Power Plant, modern equipment for fuel emulsification was installed to improve combustion efficiency during emergency operations.

Environmental monitoring has been further digitized. Nineteen key emission sources are now equipped with automated monitoring systems, 11 of which are already integrated into a unified information platform, while work continues on the remaining facilities. Additionally, 13 environmental monitoring posts operate in sanitary protection zones.

Water resource management is another priority area. Seven treatment facilities process about 26 million cubic meters of water annually, of which 18 million cubic meters are reused in production processes.

Reclamation work covering 2.2 hectares has also been completed, contributing to land restoration and greening efforts.

The company stated that these measures are aimed at reducing environmental impact, improving resource efficiency, and ensuring sustainable long-term development of the energy sector.