President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited chemical technopark under development in Karmana district.
Navoi region has a solid chemical industry due to rich mineral resources, developed infrastructure and high human resources. A favourable investment environment and conditions for entrepreneurs have been created to establish promising enterprises in the region.
On this basis, Chinese entrepreneurs are creating a chemical technopark “Zarafshon industrial technology”, for which 130 hectares of land have been allocated. It is planned to realize 18 projects worth more than $1 billion.
At the moment, two projects have already been launched to produce 40 thousand tons of oleum and 170 thousand tons of sulfuric acid. It is noteworthy that in order to effectively utilize the heat generated during the production of sulfuric acid, a power unit with a combined cycle gas turbine with a capacity of 1.4 megawatts has been built, which allows the enterprise to fully provide itself with electricity.
The Head of State was presented information about new projects to be implemented in the technopark. In particular, the construction of enterprises for the production of 1 million tons of sulfuric acid ($150 million), 50 thousand tons of caustic soda ($120 million) and 100 thousand tons of phthalocyanine ($135 million) has begun.
It is planned to establish effective cooperative production in the technopark, which will make it possible to localize products in the construction industry for $75 million, in light industry for $107 million, and in medicine for $38 million. Currently, the level of localization in the technopark is 31 percent, and thanks to the phased implementation of projects, this figure will be doubled.
The President emphasized the need to ensure production balance at the enterprises, off-take contracts and guaranteed sales of products.
The technopark has already employed 300 people, and more than 2 thousand jobs will be created after all the projects are implemented. It is planned to master the production of such products as anthraquinone, caustic soda, copper chloride, dimethyl sulfate, sodium sulfide and resorcinol. The annual export potential of the technology park is planned to reach $30 million by 2026.
Construction of the necessary communication networks is carried out at the expense of foreign investors.
The visit also included a presentation of projects to be implemented on the basis of Navoiazot Joint Stock Company in 2024-2030.
22 projects totaling $5 billion, with the creation of 3 thousand new jobs is envisioned. It is planned to produce more than $2 billion worth of chemical products annually, most of which will be exported.
The President noted the importance of compliance with environmental requirements and equipping enterprises with equipment with low carbon dioxide emissions.
Four projects are scheduled for completion next year. The Head of State also held a meeting with the investors of these projects.