An Emirati delegation witnesses the launch of energy and renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan

Tashkent, December 13 / WAM / His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and CEO of ADNOC and its group of companies, and His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, made a working visit to Uzbekistan, heading a delegation that included… His Excellency Dr. Saeed Matar Al Qamzi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Uzbekistan, and a number of representatives of the public and private sectors in the UAE.
During the visit, the delegation met with His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and conveyed to him the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and his wishes for the leadership and people of Uzbekistan for further progress and prosperity. He also conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE. Prime Minister, Head of the Presidential Office.
For his part, His Excellency the President of Uzbekistan sent his greetings to the leadership and people of the UAE and his wishes for continued progress and prosperity, expressing his keenness to strengthen and develop bilateral relations and advance them in all fields to new heights in a way that serves the interests of the two friendly countries.
This visit comes within the framework of the keenness of the leadership of the two countries to develop and advance bilateral relations in vital sectors of common interest, in a way that achieves the interests of the two countries and the two friendly peoples.

The delegation met with a number of ministers and officials in the Uzbek government, and ways to develop these relations and enhance cooperation in the fields of oil, gas, clean and renewable energy, infrastructure, and other priority sectors were discussed. Potential joint investment opportunities were also discussed.
The delegation participated, in the presence of the Uzbek President, in the official launch and operation of the “Zarafshan” wind power plant, which is the largest renewable energy project in the Central Asian region, and the first utility-scale wind energy project in Uzbekistan. Its production capacity reaches 500 megawatts, provides electricity to more than 500,000 homes and will contribute to reducing carbon emissions by more than one million tons annually.
A memorandum of understanding was also signed to purchase energy for the “TPP1 Saffron” project between Abu Dhabi National Energy Company “Taqa” and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, to develop a gas-fired plant with a production capacity of 900 MW. This project represents a tripartite strategic partnership between TAQA with a 40% stake, Mubadala 40%, and the Government of Uzbekistan 20%, which reflects the commitment of both sides to strengthening cooperation in the energy and infrastructure sector.
The Uzbek President also witnessed the signing of a joint development agreement for the “Mubarak” project in the Qashqadryo region, between the Union Water and Electricity Company, the Ministry of Energy, the Uzbek Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, and the Thermal Power Stations Company “JSC.” The total capacity of the project is 320 MW (216 MW from gas turbine production, and 104 MW from steam turbines).
The visit also included a meeting with His Excellency Jorabek Mirzamakhmodov, Uzbek Minister of Energy, where developments in existing projects and future opportunities available in priority areas were discussed, in a way that contributes to achieving sustainable development and advancing the process of cooperation and partnership towards greater success and growth between the two friendly countries.
It is worth noting that the volume of non-oil trade exchange between the two countries in 2023 amounted to about 6.8 billion dirhams, and recorded a growth of more than 84% on an annual basis, while during the first nine months of 2024 it exceeded the levels of 2023, and achieved growth, on an annual basis, that exceeded 80%, recording about 7.6 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion), driven by the growth of imports, which multiplied 4 times, and the increase in exports, which rose by about 37%.

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