BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Uzbekistan's Fergana
region is exploring a new investment project with Belarusian
forestry export enterprise BELLESEXPORT to process cotton stalks
into biochar and generate energy from agricultural waste.
This was reflected in the statement published by the Fergana
Regional Administration following the meeting between Governor
Khayrullo Bozorov and a delegation led by Sergey Matyulin, deputy
head of BELLESEXPORT, on the sidelines of the Third Forum of
Regions of Uzbekistan and Belarus in Minsk.
According to the information, the sides reviewed prospective
projects for joint implementation and identified priority areas for
further cooperation.
"Proposals were put forward to process cotton stalks and produce
biochar, as well as generate thermal energy, electricity and other
products from agricultural raw materials," the statement says.
The proposed project would focus on the use of cotton stalks,
locally known as guza-paya, as a raw material for value-added
production. Uzbekistan's large cotton industry generates
significant volumes of agricultural residues, creating potential
opportunities for their use in renewable energy and environmentally
oriented industrial projects.
Bozorov highlighted Fergana's potential to implement the
initiative and said regional authorities were prepared to support
the investment project.
"Fergana has extensive opportunities in this area, and all
necessary conditions will be created for the implementation of the
investment project," Bozorov said.
The parties also outlined specific follow-up tasks aimed at
advancing the proposed cooperation and assessing the practical
implementation of the project.
BELLESEXPORT is an export and production enterprise operating
within the system of Belarus' Ministry of Forestry. The company
specializes in promoting Belarusian timber products in
international markets and organizing foreign economic
activities.
The talks come as Uzbekistan seeks to expand the use of
renewable energy technologies and improve the processing of
agricultural waste. Converting cotton residues into biochar and
energy products could contribute to more efficient resource use
while supporting regional industrial development.
The Fergana region and the Belarusian company agreed to continue
work on the proposed initiatives, with the sides focusing on the
practical steps required to move potential joint projects
forward.
