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Uzbekistan's $150M Biofuel Project Boosts Renewable Energy Efforts

Uzbekistan's new biofuel plant, backed by American energy companies, will convert local waste into fuel, driving the country's renewable energy transition and creating jobs.

It is an agriculture land many plants are plotted into the ground and in front of of the field...
It is an agriculture land many plants are plotted into the ground and in front of of the field there is a machine, it is spelling the water on the crops and behind the machine there are huge trees and behind the trees there are other types of crops.

Uzbekistan's $150M Biofuel Project Boosts Renewable Energy Efforts

Uzbekistan is boosting its renewable energy initiatives with a new biofuel project. Allied Biofuels Corporation is investing $150 million in a facility that will transform agricultural waste into eco-friendly fuel, supporting the country's goal of 40% renewable energy by 2030.

The plant, a result of Uzbekistan's deepening ties with American energy companies like Schlumberger and GE Vernona, will rely on local raw materials to meet domestic demand and supply regional markets. This will reduce import dependence and bolster industrial capacity.

The project is expected to create new jobs in Uzbekistan, aligning with the country's energy policy that balances traditional oil and gas cooperation with a shift towards renewables. Uzbekistan is also strengthening international partnerships, signing deals to expand renewable capacity and attract billions in investment. Recent agreements include a lubricant production plant with Gulf Oil International and joint green energy projects with countries like Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.

Uzbekistan's biofuel project is a significant step towards a sustainable and competitive energy future. By combining foreign investment, innovation, and domestic reform, the country aims to meet its renewable energy targets while creating jobs and reducing import dependence. The project is part of a larger effort that includes the launch of six green power plants and energy storage systems in 2024.

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