Uzbekistan is set to construct the region’s first plant dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a move aimed at boosting green energy and cutting reliance on fossil fuels, reports Asia Plus.
the facility will be built in the Tuprakkala district of Khorezm region and is being developed by international firm Allied Biofuels, with an estimated investment of $5.9 billion.
the project was formalized at the International Investment Forum in Khiva, where Allied Biofuels CEO Alfred Benedict and Khorezm Regional Governor Jurabek Rahimov signed an agreement to launch the venture. Local authorities have provided land for the plant and guaranteed access to water supply systems.
once operational, the plant will be Central Asia’s first fully integrated biorefinery.
it is expected to produce 382,000 tons of SAF, 152,000 tons of electro-synthetic fuel (e-SAF), and 11,000 tons of renewable diesel annually. The facility will use green hydrogen generated through 2 GW electrolysis to power production.