Ministry of Ecology, environmental protection and climate change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister of Ecology Jusipbek Kazbekov, VIIC’s Director of Development Kapil Lalwani, and Suez International’s Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Paul Bourdillon.

The agreement outlines the collaborative development and implementation of a significant project valued at USD 78 million, to be executed in three phases. The first phase involves the creation of waste stabilization facilities, dedicated landfills, and regional transfer stations. The second phase will focus on developing a preliminary engineering design and conducting pilot testing of equipment for producing Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), as well as incineration and thermal treatment systems. In the third phase, a full-scale RDF production and waste-to-energy facility will be constructed and put into operation.

For reference: With over 160 years of experience, Suez International, a French company, is a seasoned expert in water and waste management. It operates across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, providing solutions for water supply, wastewater treatment, and waste recycling, including hazardous waste.

Founded in 2002 in Saudi Arabia, Vision International Investment Company (VIIC) is a significant investment holding managing assets worth approximately USD 96 billion. Its primary areas of focus include energy, infrastructure, utilities, water management, electricity generation, consulting, and public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

The signed agreement aims to strengthen strategic cooperation and promises to significantly improve the environmental situation in Uzbekistan, offering a brighter and more sustainable future.