A consortium of global players — Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (SWS), Marubeni Corporation, and Suez — has secured a landmark joint development agreement with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade and Uzsuvtaminot for a wastewater treatment plant project, reports the Emirates News Agency. The facility will the largest of its kind in Uzbekistan and the broader Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This ambitious project in Tashkent is set to significantly enhance the region's water infrastructure.
The project, worth more than $1 billion, will produce 1.5 million cubic meters of treated water per day, marking a crucial step in Uzbekistan's journey toward sustainable water management. The agreement underscores the growing economic ties between the UAE and Uzbekistan, with the plant poised to drive economic progress in Tashkent and surrounding areas.
Key signatories of the agreement included Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan's Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade; Ahmed Al Shamsi, Managing Director and CEO of SWS; Akhmad Suvankulov, Chairman of Uzsuvtaminot; alongside consortium partners Kazuaki Shibuya, General Manager of Marubeni's Environmental Infrastructure Department, and Silvere Delaunay, CEO of Suez for the CIS region.
Under the agreement, SWS, Marubeni, and Suez will lead the development, financing, engineering, procurement, and construction of the wastewater treatment plant and associated sewer trunk lines. The consortium will also manage the plant's operations and maintenance for 25 years, ensuring long-term sustainability. Upon completion, Uzsuvtaminot will take over the operation of the newly constructed sewer lines.
Laziz Kudratov highlighted that this project exemplifies the deepening collaboration between the UAE and Uzbekistan, contributing to crucial infrastructure that enhances the quality of life in Tashkent and the CIS region. This initiative also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focusing on clean water, sanitation, and sustainable cities.
Ahmed Al Shamsi emphasized the consortium's commitment to providing large-scale sustainable water solutions, while Akhmad Suvankulov noted the project’s alignment with Uzbekistan's broader economic development goals, ensuring a prosperous future for Tashkent's residents through sustainable progress.
