During the talks, the parties discussed expanding practical cooperation and advancing mutually beneficial joint projects to introduce modern technologies and engineering solutions in the energy sector.
The growing interest of Chinese companies in implementing projects in Uzbekistan was noted with satisfaction. This year alone, more than $15 billion in direct investment from China is expected, while the total portfolio of joint projects amounts to nearly $90 billion.
Particular attention was given to the energy sector as a key area of multifaceted cooperation. Together with Chinese partners, more than 30 projects with a total capacity of nearly 10 gigawatts and a value exceeding $9 billion are being implemented. Today, an additional 14 projects worth almost $2 billion were launched.
In discussions with Zhou Yuanlong, President of China Datang, plans were reviewed to expand existing photovoltaic power plants, construct new ones, and increase storage capacity.
The company’s initiatives in personnel training, the establishment of a scientific laboratory, and the introduction of renewable energy technologies in the agricultural and livestock sectors were supported.
In a conversation with Xu Lu, the leadership of China Energy Engineering Corporation received high praise for the joint work on constructing solar power plants and energy storage systems in various regions of the country.
The importance of advancing alternative energy projects and developing high-voltage networks was emphasized.
Meng Qinglin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sinoma Energy, provided an update on the progress of constructing a wind power plant and a factory to localize the production of wind turbine blades. In addition, views were exchanged on the company’s technological solutions to reduce industrial emissions in the chemical and construction sectors. The need to accelerate work on these projects was underlined.
Measures to accelerate the construction of wind power plants nationwide were discussed with Nan Yi, Chairman of Universal Energy.
With Kang Hubiao, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China General Technology, issues related to the efficient operation of the newly commissioned cogeneration plant were reviewed. An agreement was reached on expanding the company’s investment activities in Uzbekistan.
The Head of State supported the plans presented by Miao Zechun, CEO of Poly Changda Engineering, to build an energy storage system next year, which will serve as a logical continuation of the solar power plant launched today.
