Uzbekistan’s parliamentary elections on October 27 have drawn global scrutiny, with observers predicting the vote will reinforce President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s dominance. While recent constitutional amendments introduced a mixed electoral system, critics argue this reform has done little to loosen Mirziyoyev’s hold over Uzbekistan’s government, as registered political parties largely align with his policies. The election […]
Uzbekistan has launched an ambitious $1.3 billion project to build waste-to-energy facilities across the country, signaling a major step towards enhancing its renewable energy capacity and addressing waste management issues. The initiative, backed by global industry leaders such as China’s CAMC Engineering, Shanghai SUS Environment, UAE’s Tadweer Group, and South Korea’s Sejin, aims to convert […]
Saudi-listed ACWA Power, renowned as the world’s largest private water desalination company and a leader in energy transition, has initiated the first phase of a groundbreaking 3,000 tonne-per-year green hydrogen project in Uzbekistan. Historic Inauguration Event with Global Leaders The project’s inauguration was led by Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, and His Excellency Khalid Al […]
Masdar, an Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company, has inaugurated the 100MW Nur Navoi Solar Project in Uzbekistan in the presence of the country’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. In late 2019, the subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company had inked a power purchase agreement (PPA) and government support agreement (GSA) with the Uzbekistan government to design, finance, construct […]