29.03.2021

On March 29, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation of projects being implemented in the chemical industry.

Our country has great potential for high conversion of carbohydrates and fossil minerals, the production of import-substituting and export-oriented products. The «Uzkimyosanoat» Joint-Stock Company is implementing 21 projects in these directions for the amount of $1 billion 355 million.

Eight projects for about $60 million will be completed this year. The new enterprises in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the city of Tashkent, Navoiy, Jizzakh and Tashkent Regions will develop production of 11 new types of products, establish production for 450 billion Uzbek soums per year, which will replace imports by $15 million and ensure exports by almost $30 million. These enterprises will employ 260 people.

In addition, the feasibility studies for 18 projects in the amount of more than $2.6 billion are currently being developed.

In general, as a result of projects scheduled for this year and for the future, there will be production capacities for $3 billion, the export potential of the industry will reach $1.3 billion. The new enterprises will create about 3.5 thousand workplaces.

Another important aspect is that after commissioning of the enterprises, the production volume based on high conversion of natural gas will exceed $2.1 billion. That is, the added value will increase 14 times.

In order to create capacities for the production of the in-demand products based on chemical raw materials and semi-finished products, it is planned to create 3 large technological clusters in the joint-stock companies «Navoiyazot», «Ferghanaazot» and in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

In particular, 16 projects for $2.6 billion will be implemented in «Navoiyazot», 4 investment projects for the amount of $334 million in «Ferghanaazot», and 3 investment projects in the Republic of Karakalpakstan for about $687 million.

The President pays a constant attention to the issue of integrating science and industry. Therefore, it is scheduled to establish a scientific and chemical cluster in Ulugbek village. Here, on an area of 60 hectares, it is planned to build administrative and educational buildings, laboratories, an Uzbek-Korean scientific center, housing for scientists, a boarding house, an amphitheater, a park and a solar power station. 8 thousand students will also be able to study here.

The scientific cluster will also include the Tashkent Chemical-Technological Institute and industrial laboratories in Chirchik.

- We have allocated considerable amounts of money for the chemical industry. The energy efficient technologies have been introduced. Now is the time for this industry to create added value. There are great opportunities for this. If we put in order the quantitative and qualitative indicators and pricing policy in each direction, exports will grow 5-6 times, - said Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The need for the formation of new projects on the production of products demanded by the economy sectors and business entities is indicated.

The presentation also provided information on the work to reduce the state share in chemical enterprises, their transformation, the introduction of international standards of corporate management and financial reporting in the industry.

The tasks have been set to change the structure of «Uzkimyosanoat» JSC, to organize professional training.

The event also considered the results of the inventory of potable water supply networks and automobile roads. It was noted that this year 7 thousand 184 kilometers of water pipelines will be laid, reservoirs and pumping stations will be constructed, 1 106 makhallas (the local neighborhood community areas) will have an access to a potable water. As a result, the water supply for more than 4 million people will be improved. This year, 16,8 thousand kilometers of roads will also be repaired.

The President gave instructions on applying the international experience, making construction cheaper, ensuring high-quality operations, as well as monitoring targeted and effective funds spending.