BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 2. Japan’s Tohkemy
Corporation is targeting medium- and small-scale desalination
projects in Turkmenistan, aiming to advance water treatment and
environmental infrastructure in rural areas, Mitsunori Yamazumi,
Section Manager of Sales Promotion, told Trend.
According to Yamazumi, the company views water purification,
including desalination, as its main area of activity in
Turkmenistan.
Speaking about the company’s focus in Turkmenistan, Yamazumi
said, "We are aiming medium and small size of desalination for
rural area. As for large one we will cooperate with Japanese large
company with our close relationship."
According to Yamazumi, the company signed a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) with Oguz Han Engineering and Technology
University of Turkmenistan in April 2025, with the ultimate
objective of developing the country’s water treatment industry.
"For that both of the partners exchange water related
information, which will lead us to specific proposals," he stated,
describing the current stage of cooperation.
Referring to whether the company has supplied equipment or
technologies to Turkmenistan, Yamazumi stated, "No we have not. But
we are confident that these will be done in the course of carrying
out the project."
He noted that long-standing cooperation with Oguz Han University
allows the company to assess prospects for water infrastructure and
environmental projects in Turkmenistan. "Local player knows the
country best," he said.
Commenting on plans, Yamazumi said, "The MoU includes search for
opportunities to collaborate in the future," underlining the
company’s intention to expand activities in the country.
Tohkemy Corporation is a Japanese company, founded in 1965 and
headquartered in Osaka, that develops and manufactures water
treatment equipment and materials. Its products include filtration
media, chemical pumps, water purification systems, unitized
treatment facilities, and water quality control technologies. The
company provides comprehensive solutions for drinking water,
industrial, and municipal water treatment, including design,
supply, and maintenance services, and collaborates with local and
international partners to implement water treatment technologies in
various countries.
