Air Products boosts investment in Uzbekistan with new high-tech projects
During his working visit to New York, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Eduardo Menezes, Chief Executive Officer of Air Products.
Photo: Presidential Press Service
Air Products specializes in the production and supply of industrial gases. The company’s market capitalization exceeds $63 billion. Every year, it produces 200 million tons of industrial gases across more than 50 countries and operates nearly 750 production facilities worldwide.
The meeting focused on practical aspects of further expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with one of the leading international companies actively investing in the establishment of high-tech industrial enterprises in Uzbekistan.
At present, the company’s investments in Uzbekistan exceed $1 billion. Projects already implemented include gas processing at the GTL plant, hydrogen production at the Fergana Oil Refinery, liquid carbon dioxide production at Navoiyazot, and the creation of the Shockli refrigeration center.
Agreements were reached on accelerating projects such as the construction of a gas chemical complex in Bukhara, coal gasification, and the production of environmentally friendly aviation fuel.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides agreed to adopt a roadmap for advancing joint cooperation projects.
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