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Information on the measures for increasing energy efficiency presented

On March 26 President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the issues for increasing the effectiveness of consumption and rational use of energy resources. 

The largest share of energy consumption falls on economic sectors. Factories built in previous times do not meet modern environmental requirements and energy efficiency standards. For years, the issue of modernization was not given due attention. In some regions, both residents and businesses frequently faced prolonged shortages of electricity and gas. Industrial enterprises exhibited high levels of both energy consumption and resource losses.

In this regard, in recent years, energy efficiency principles have been introduced across economic sectors. A dedicated program is being implemented for major enterprises and key areas of the energy industry.

By 2030, Uzbekistan’s population is expected to reach 41 million, and the economy is projected to double in size. This will lead to a 1.5-fold increase in energy demand compared to the current levels. Along with launching new projects and expanding production capacity, energy-saving measures must be implemented.

At the recent meeting, heads of relevant agencies presented reports on ongoing work. 

Following the President’s instructions and continuing the approach used last year, scientific studies on energy-saving opportunities are being conducted in collaboration with researchers. In particular, studies in Samarkand, Syrdarya, and Jizzakh regions have identified additional opportunities to save 870 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and 420 million cubic meters of gas. For instance, simply replacing nearly 35 thousand outdated units of equipment at small and medium-sized industrial enterprises in these regions could save 385 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and 50 million cubic meters of gas annually.

There is also significant potential for energy savings in districts and mahallas. Thus, the construction of 300 small solar power plants with a total capacity of 100 megawatts can save 45 million cubic meters of gas this year alone. Additionally, building over a thousand micro-hydropower plants on canals and streams could generate another 175 million kilowatt-hours of electricity.

Special attention is given to street lighting, which consumes 200 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. Installing solar-powered streetlights could reduce this consumption by half.

Considering these opportunities, it’s planned to additionally save 1.1 billion cubic meters of gas and 2.6 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in the current year.

The Head of State emphasized the importance of installing modern energy-saving systems and reducing energy losses, particularly at large industrial enterprises. The government has been tasked with establishing a new system for implementation and monitoring in this field.

It is crucial to cultivate a culture of energy conservation both in industries and households. Avoiding unnecessary electricity and gas consumption, as well as expanding the use of solar panels and other alternative energy sources, will help significantly conserve resources.

Given the high population density in Fergana Valley regions, a task has been set to develop a special approach to ensure their energy supply. This experience is expected to be gradually extended to other regions of the country in the future.

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President of Uzbekistan holds a meeting with the Mayor of Paris

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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has met with Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo as part of his state visit to France.

At the beginning of the conversation, the Head of our state sincerely congratulated the mayor of the capital on the successful holding of the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as thanked for naming one of the streets of Paris after Samarkand.

In turn, Anne Hidalgo expressed gratitude to the leader of Uzbekistan for assistance in ensuring public security during the Olympic events.

The meeting noted with deep satisfaction the historic outcomes of the current visit of the President of Uzbekistan, in the course of which the multifaceted relations between the two countries have risen to the level of strategic partnership.

Issues of intensifying practical interaction and exchanges between Tashkent and Paris on the basis of the adopted agreement were discussed.

It concerns exchange of experience in the sphere of urban planning, creation of “green” zones, development of public transport, digitalization, as well as modernization and sustainable operation of urban communications.

In addition, the issues of mutual organization of exhibitions, days of culture and art, tourist gastronomic festivals were considered.

At the end of the meeting, an official ceremony of naming one of the streets of Paris after Samarkand was held.

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Plans in the electrical industry presented

On January 11, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the achievements and further objectives in the electrical industry.

The share of this sector in the total volume of industry is 3.5 percent, and in exports of goods – 10 percent. Last year, 31 trillion soums worth of products were produced and $1.3 billion were exported. Investments of $516 million were utilized, 85 new enterprises were launched. Today, over 27 thousand of our compatriots work in the industry.

At the video conference call on September 5 last year, additional opportunities were identified to increase efficiency in the sector. Accordingly, a number of tasks have been outlined for the current year.

During the presentation, Chairman of “Uzeltehsanoat” Association said that 290 new projects worth $4 billion will be launched in the regions this year, $600 million of investments will be utilized and copper processing rate will reach 75 percent.

First of all, it is necessary to effectively use localization programs. Thus, this year, investment projects worth $75 billion will be implemented in the country, $28 billion of which can be covered by local products.

Additional land plots have been allocated to expand the electrical cluster: 200 hectares in Ahangaran, 10 hectares in Fergana and 4 hectares in Urgench. The relevant infrastructure has been built for the amount of 181 billion soums.

Now entrepreneurs will be allowed to construct ready-made buildings on the territories of technoparks and sell them to enterprises of electrical and related industries. Entrepreneurs who have introduced high-tech production are proposed to be exempted from profit tax and property tax for three years.

This will open up opportunities for launching new projects, including in Ahangaran copper cluster for $68 million, as well as in Kashkadarya, Fergana and Urgench for $30 million.

A guaranteed market of 15 trillion soums is also being created in the context of ministries and industries to sell the products. A procedure for purchasing renewable energy devices for social facilities from local manufacturers is being developed.

The Head of our State emphasized that this industry is of particular importance for a green economy and sustainable development. In this regard, he instructed to maximize the use of all local opportunities, as well as provide entrepreneurs with additional conditions in terms of infrastructure, financing and raw materials.

The responsible persons noted that due to these measures it is possible to increase annual exports to $3 billion dollars and production volume to 50 trillion soums.

The issues of development of innovations and in-demand products, training of qualified engineers, technologists and mid-level specialists were also touched upon.

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Results in investments critically assessed

On November 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting to discuss the current state of attracting foreign investments and plans for the coming year.

Over the past 10 months, our country has attracted more than $26 billion of foreign investment, which is 1.7 times more than last year’s figure. Of this amount, about $24 billion are direct investments.

These funds allowed launching 6.3 thousand new enterprises, creating added value worth 30 trillion soums and increasing exports by $305 million. It is of particular importance that the investments have created 163 thousand high-paying jobs.

Another $8.6 billion of investment is expected to be attracted by the end of the year.

The meeting, held in a critical spirit, comprehensively analyzed the results of investment attraction and project implementation in the context of regions and industries.

Specifically, in eight districts and cities, investment indicators remain low, and some sectors have seen a decline compared to last year. The implementation of a number of projects implemented jointly with international financial institutions is progressing slowly. In particular, development of project documentation and tenders are delayed for 17 projects.

The responsible persons presented information on the projected results by the end of the year and plans for 2025.

The President noted the necessity to increase the investment activity of the regions and radically change the approaches for work in this field. For instance, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, in view of the positive changes in the country’s business environment and economic growth rates, has expressed its readiness to finance projects with participation of the private sector.

It was emphasized that regions should effectively utilize such opportunities and independently attract financial resources. It is also essential not only to increase the volume, but also the quality of investments. That is, every dollar attracted should contribute to the development of industry, creation of new jobs, and growth of export potential.

At the meeting it was instructed to reconsider once again the volumes and areas of attracting funds from international financial institutions and foreign governmental financial organizations. The task has been set to define specific projects for 2025, including those based on public-private partnership and with the participation of private investment, in terms of industries and regions.