Namangan begins construction of $141.5 million waste-to-energy plant

On November 29, a groundbreaking ceremony took place in the Zarafshan neighborhood of Chust district on a 10-hectare site, officially launching the project. The plant, backed by an investment of $141.5 million, is expected to process up to 547,000 tons of waste annually and generate 227.5 million kWh of electricity per year.

The project is being implemented by China Everbright International, a leading Chinese environmental company. Earlier, the agency for Waste Management and Circular Economy Development signed an agreement with the company on the phased delivery and processing of solid household waste in Namangan region.

The plant is expected to handle approximately 1,500 tons of waste daily and create 150–200 new jobs. Energy produced by the facility will be purchased for 30 years under a guaranteed agreement with Uzenergosbyt JSC. The plant is scheduled to become operational in 2027.

This initiative is part of a nationwide program to build similar waste-to-energy complexes in nine regions, including Tashkent, Andijan, Namangan, Fergana, Kashkadarya, Samarkand, Bukhara, Jizzakh, and the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

Construction of three other plants began this year: in Andijan with China International Camce, in Samarkand with Shanghai SUS Environment, and in Fergana with China Everbright International. The series of projects aims to modernize waste management infrastructure while contributing to Uzbekistan’s renewable energy production.