The issues of accelerating the implementation of large investment projects in the chemical industry were discussed

On March 11, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the progress of major investment projects and the launch of new production facilities in the chemical industry, the press service of the head of our state reports.

At the critically acclaimed event, it was noted that the industry requires a new strategic planning and development system based on the “goal-action-result” principle. Specific targets were set for increasing chemical production volumes, commissioning new facilities, and expanding export potential.

Specifically, the goal was set to increase industry exports to $720 million this year. The need to increase nitrogen fertilizer production to 1.12 million tons, phosphorus fertilizers to 135 thousand tons, and potash fertilizers to 222 thousand tons to meet planned agricultural harvest volumes was emphasized.

As noted, this year, the industry and regions plan to attract $2.5 billion in investment through the implementation of 133 projects worth $9.5 billion. Specifically, $1.3 billion in investment is planned for 24 strategic projects at chemical industry enterprises and in the regions, including the launch of seven new production facilities.

The progress of projects to expand production at the Kungrad Soda Plant, launch mineral fertilizer production at the Samarkandkimyo enterprise, and increase the capacity of the Dehkanabad Potash Plant was critically reviewed. Unacceptable delays were noted. Responsible officials were instructed to work with investors to ensure the expedited completion of these projects.

Attention was also paid to the processing of industrial phosphogypsum waste accumulated during the operations of the Ammofos-Maxam enterprise. The need to effectively utilize the potential for producing additional products, including sulfuric acid, from this waste was emphasized.

The development of a modern scientific and technological infrastructure for the strategic development of the chemical industry was also discussed.

In particular, plans to create a chemical technology innovation center in collaboration with leading South Korean companies were reported. This center will specialize in scientific research in areas such as gas and coal chemistry, advanced chemical analysis, sorbents, catalysts, nano- and composite materials, and will become the only research institute of its kind in Central Asia.

The presentation also included information on the progress of projects to establish the production of solvents, dry cyanides, caustic soda, silicone, and mineral fertilizers; modernize ammonia, urea, and ammonium nitrate production facilities at Fergana Azot; produce ammonium nitrates at Navoi Azot; manufacture household chemicals in the Tashkent region; and manufacture a new type of tire at the First Rubber Plant.

Plans for improving project management efficiency at Uzkimyosanoat Joint-Stock Company were also discussed.

Specifically, the company and its constituent enterprises have implemented an ERP system integrated with the databases of 21 ministries and agencies, as well as procurement operators, and 16 information systems have been consolidated into a single digital platform. Plans call for a phased implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in financial analysis and forecasting, as well as in forecasting mineral fertilizer demand. Furthermore, digital oversight is planned for all stages of the mineral fertilizer supply chain, from the enterprise to the farmer.

The objective, in conjunction with the Accounts Chamber, has been set to reduce the cost of chemical industry production by 10-15 percent by reducing energy and raw material costs and implementing digitalization measures.

Finally, the head of state instructed responsible officials to accelerate the implementation of major investment projects in the chemical industry, promptly resolve problematic issues, and commission new production facilities within the established timeframes.