TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 22. Uzbekneftegaz
and U.S.-based Air Products have discussed the current status of
their joint projects, as well as prospects for expanding
cooperation in the oil and gas sector, Trend reports via the Uzbek company.
The issue was reviewed during a meeting between Chairman of the
Board of Uzbekneftegaz Abdulgani Sangingov and Ivo Bols, President
of Air Products for Europe and Africa.
During the talks, particular attention was paid to strengthening
the strategic partnership in the field of deep processing of
natural gas, as well as ensuring the stable and uninterrupted
operation of the Uzbekistan GTL plant.
The parties also discussed matters related to technological
support, equipment reliability, and the timely supply of spare
parts required for the continuous operation of the plant.
Following the meeting, Uzbekneftegaz and Air Products expressed
readiness to further strengthen and expand their strategic
cooperation in gas processing, as well as in other promising
projects within Uzbekistan’s oil and gas industry.
Air Products is a producer and supplier of industrial gases,
with production facilities in more than 50 countries and a market
capitalization of over $63 billion.
The Uzbekistan GTL (Gas-to-Liquids) plant, located in
Qashqadaryo, is a cutting-edge facility converting natural gas into
cleaner synthetic fuels such as diesel and jet fuel, enhancing
energy independence and reducing fuel imports. Utilizing Sasol's
SPD™ technology, it produces ultra-clean, low-sulfur fuels that
meet Euro-6 standards.
Processing about 3.6 billion cubic meters of natural gas
annually, the plant yields over 1.5 million tonnes of fuels,
supporting national energy security and providing over $1 billion
in import substitution. The products are marketed under the name
Oltin Yo'l GTL, symbolizing a transition to cleaner energy.
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