BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 28. Uzbekistan’s
state-owned steel producer Uzmetkombinat is exploring cooperation
with China Construction on a 60-megawatt energy storage system and
urban development projects in Bekobod, with the initiatives aimed
at improving energy efficiency and modernizing local
infrastructure, on October 27.
According to Uzmetkombinat, the discussion took place during a
meeting between Uzmetkombinat Chairman of the Management Board and
CEO Bakhodir Abdullayev and Gao Bo, chairman of the board of China
Construction, to discuss the proposed energy storage system.
The system, with a planned capacity of 60 megawatts, is intended
to support more efficient electricity consumption, improve the
reliability of energy supplies, and ensure continuity in
manufacturing operations.
According to the information, the project could also help reduce
electricity costs and improve the economic efficiency of
production.
In a separate initiative, Uzmetkombinat, the Bekobod city
administration and China Construction reached agreements on
cooperation to develop the city using modern technologies and
advanced urban planning solutions.
The discussions covered projects to improve Bekobod’s
infrastructure, introduce modern engineering solutions, and create
a more comfortable living environment for residents.
The proposed initiatives reflect efforts to combine industrial
development with improvements in energy management and urban
infrastructure. For Uzmetkombinat, the energy storage project could
support more efficient industrial operations, while cooperation on
Bekobod’s development could contribute to the modernization of the
city where the steel producer operates.
Uzmetkombinat said the broader objective is to introduce modern
technologies, improve production efficiency, and support Bekobod’s
development. Further details on the implementation of the projects
were not disclosed.
